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Kirkwood Station Brewmaster Talks Seasonal Creations
We sit at the bar with the man behind Kirkwood Station's brews.
We sat down at the bar with Kirkwood Station Brewing Company Brewmaster Dave Johnson to discuss his latest creation and what's in store for the restaurant's taps. The latest release from Kirkwood Station is a Rye APA (RAPA). The beer has been at the restaurant for the past two weeks. "It's a really hoppy pale ale. The hops shine through a little more than an IPA because of the malts," Johnson said. Malted rye is substituted for 15 percent of the barley in the brewing process. The rye malt has a dry, spicy finish, according to Johnson who has served as the Kirkwood Station brewmaster for the past three years. "That's what I like about the rye malt," he said. But, the malt presents challenges. "It's kind of gooey, so it's not as easy to brew…
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