Berliner and Beyond: Sour Mashing and Its Applications

Interest in sour beers has never been higher, but to many the idea of making their own sour beer seems like an impossible dream. But what if there were a fast, easy method to get active making sours? Sour mashing is an intermediate-level technique for any beer that would benefit from a crisp, tart or funky edge. This talk will discuss the tips and techniques to perform a successful sour mash and look at how any homebrewer, even extract brewers, can apply those techniques to a variety of styles.