Entries by Brent Manning

Next Level Brewing Company – 6 Degrees of Benton’s Bacon

Next Level Brewing Company has taken their Porter recipe to the next level! The Cumberland Pilsner malt used in the base recipe was sent to the famous Benton’s Bacon in Madisonville, TN, to spend a few weeks in the smokehouse! It was then sent back to Next Level Brewing and used to brew this beer! Expect notes of toffee, caramel, and rich smoke… and perhaps even a hint of bacon!

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Malt With A Mission: 2024 By The Numbers

Our Malt With A Mission slogan is much more than a saying around here. It’s a set of environmentally conscious practices that we’re constantly refining to reduce our impact.

Each year, Riverbend Malt House collects data points that we use to analyze our footprint. These include grain sourcing, utilities, and recycling and upcycling initiatives. Tracking these metrics ensures that we are always making strides towards reducing our carbon footprint and supporting thoughtful farming practices.

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Grand Central Brewhouse – Fjord Escort

This easy drinking, 4.7% Danish Lager is the latest collaboration between Grand Central Brewhouse and Cherry Street Brewing. It’s made with Riverbend Cumberland Pilsner for a clean malt character and features German noble hops, including Tettnang and Hersbrucker, which gives the beer a nice, floral spice. Fun fact: the “Carlsberg” yeast strain, one of the oldest lager strains in the world, was used for making this brew!

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Schilling Beer Co. – American Zoigl

The American Zoigl Project is a communal brewing revival started by Chicago’s Goldfinger Beer in 2023. The purpose of this project is to contribute to the ancient Zoigl tradition of shared brewing linage originally rooted in Bavaria.

American Zoigl pours a deep gold color with a light white head. Spice forward hops with a light corn aromas are followed by a bread malt sweetness, subtle spice, and light sweetness on the finish.

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