Rebekah Werner

Blackbird is in Full Bloom

Blackbird is in Full Bloom!

Spring is here and both the brewery and taproom are in full bloom! We added six new beers in the last two weeks and have another six coming soon! In addition, the taproom is settling into a bit of a groove. We now have music bingo every Tuesday, Wine Flights every Wednesday, and live music […]

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Riwa-a-a-ka Hazy IPA

What Makes a Hazy IPA Hazy?

In celebration of our release of not one, not two, but three hazy IPAs in the last couple of weeks (Riwa-a-a-ka, Jelly Boi, and Yellow Submarine), we thought it would only be fitting if we asked Blackbird Brewery’s head brewer, Ian VanGundy, to explain what makes a hazy IPA hazy. Buckle up. Per the usual,

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West Coast IPA

March is Bubbling Over!

The brewery is busy this month! We are finally serving our very own beer and are pleased to add a West Coast IPA and a Kolsch to the mix! In addition, we are bubbling over with events this month. In the taproom and beer garden, we’re hosting Music Bingo, the Naked Empanada Food Truck, Unita

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Modern West Coast IPA

The Modern West Coast IPA

The West Coast IPA has evolved over the years. Brewers leading the way for this style have reduced or eliminated crystal malts and incorporated advanced hopping techniques and products, many of which have just recently been discovered. The modern West Coast IPA is less bitter, lighter in color, and provides a more pungent aroma while

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Ian Explains

Let’s Talk About Decoction

What is Decoction? According to the head brewer and co-owner of Blackbird Brewery, decoction is an old-world brewing process where brewers remove a portion of the mash, boil it for a brief time, then introduce it back to the mash to bring it back up to temperature. Before they had the science to back it

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