Brewing with Kernza®
“The flavor profile of Kernza is really unique. It has a nuttiness like wild rice and the spiciness of rye. I really appreciate what it brings to beer.”
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Variety
Kernza® can be brewed in its hull, as a dehulled grain, or as a malt. Each method highlights different aspects of Kernza®’s unique flavor.
It is a versatile ingredient and has been used in IPAs, wits, wheat beers, pale ales, and dunkelweizens. -
Flavor
Top flavor descriptors for Kernza® beer are apricot, honey, breakfast cereal, pie crust, and vegetal. Spices including allspice, clove, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, and white pepper are frequently mentioned yet the spicy aroma remains elusive and unique.
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Sustainability
Perennial grains are important tools for bringing about a more sustainable food system.
Kernza® provides unprecedented benefits to our soil, water, and air. Beer bottles are excellent tools for communicating Kernza®’s story.
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