Consuming The Craft

If you think non-alcoholics are easy to make and have no future in the market, think again. John Lyda—full-time instructor at and stalwart of A-B Tech’s Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and meadmaker extraordinaire—foresees that, as the industry innovates, non-alcoholic liquor will become as popular as their alcoholic counterparts. The industry, John says, will start to explore more flavor-wise, profile-wise, and body-wise in non-alcoholic beer—and that’s something important as people are starting to realize that DUI charges cost a lot of money. In this episode, John and I discuss non-alcoholic beers, wines, and other beverages, why they’re difficult to make, and why they’re becoming more popular in the market. We describe ethanol’s function as a flavor component in beverages. We also describe how we’re diversifying our curriculum (and toys) at the CBI and explain how the Institute is supporting local breweries, wineries, and cideries. This week on Consuming the Craft: ●     Ethanol and how it marrie