Barrels Left to Explore I have filled and emptied hundreds of barrels over the course of my career in craft beer. I know the process and I can repeat it. At Elder Piper, I’m not trying to repeat barrel-aged beers I’ve already made. We are trying to make barrel-aged...
I sat down with Trace, Co-founder and Head Brewer at Elder Piper, to talk about his brewing style and some of his favorite recipes. I also learned what style of beer he’ll brew first to break in the Elder Piper brewhouse. The Spark of Interest What started your...
As I drove to Northern Michigan from Asheville, I reflected on the change in direction our lives were taking. What was wrong with our life in Asheville that we needed to pack up and move? Why Northern Michigan, and why try to start a brewery in Eeva’s hometown?...
