Russell’s secret for getting it right is placing whole beans in a steeping bag he hangs inside the fermenter with the beer. Ground beans could introduce darker, stronger coffee flavors, even becoming astringent.
Minocqua Brewing Company is planning a springtime opening of its new pilot Madison brewery and taproom in the former Growlers to Go-Go storefront at 2927 E. Washington Ave.
It’s the height of bock season and beer drinkers are still looking for “heavier beers, especially when the snow is blowing,” says Starkweather brewmaster Peter Schroder.