In the planning phase of the Grouse start-up, we were faced with a conundrum. Tackle just one thing- malting, which seemed like a big enough feat at the time – or tackle both malting and roasting so that our customers could have a variety of malt and roast options available to make the gauntlet of … Read more
Over the past decade, we’ve pushed the limits of flavor and color and now have over 20 malted and roasted millet and buckwheat products for your brewing pleasure. We have also gained an understanding of how to best use Grouse malt when brewing. For example – Don’t pretend non-traditional malts are a direct replacement for barley malt; do utilize exogenous enzymes! While there are still a significant number of variables to explore, we want to communicate some of the insights … Read more
While harvest is in full swing in the Rocky Mountain Plains region for grasses such as wheat and barley, Grouse is anxiously awaiting the soon to commence buckwheat harvest! Check out our farmer’s organic buckwheat fields in full bloom! We can almost taste the amazing Buck Wild Amber Ale made with love & buckwheat by … Read more
There are many reasons we?re a fan of buckwheat. No, we?re not referring to one of the famous little rascals, but rather the plant that produces naturally gluten-free triangular shaped grain-like seeds. Unlike the name implies, it is not a relative to wheat. In fact, it is more closely related to spinach than to wheat. … Read more