It may only take a couple of minutes for you, or your bartender, to mix up one of our Rogue cocktails. But our part began months ago, in the dirt of Rogue Farms in Tygh Valley and Independence, Oregon.
Malting Barley
Rogue Spirits Floor Malting and Micro Malting
By John Maier
Floor malting and micro malting continued at a steady pace. Roasting and smoking on hold. Here’s this week’s report.
Farmstead Malting
By John Maier Three batches of malt were making their way through the Farmstead Malt House at the Rogue Barley Farm in Tygh Valley. One batch of floor malt was bagged at the beginning of the week, while a batch… Read More ›
Malting Barley Planting From Start To Finish
By John Maier The planting of the 2013 Dare malting barley crop wrapped up over a week ago. But the process remains fascinating. Here, in photos, is a quick look at how it’s done.
Winter Barley, Fall Spirits
By John Maier
When I started brewing I never saw myself getting sentimental over barley. Things have changed since we started growing our own barley at the Rogue Farms in Tygh Valley.
DIY Malt And Barley Report
By John Maier Here’s the latest from our maltsters, smokers and roasters. Farmstead Malt House: Rogue Farms Tygh Valley, Oregon Batch 72 (2000# floor malt) was put on the floor, flipped, kilned and cooled. Ready for bagging. Batch 72 (2000#… Read More ›
The Hard Part Of Spring
By John Maier,
The hard part of spring is over. We’re done seeding the 100 acres of Dare™ malting barley.
Nice spring weather helped us plant early. But now we could sure use some rain.
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