With over 50 musical acts on three stages over the course of 3 days, FVMF is the celebration of Everett’s vibrant indie music and arts scene thrust upon the big stage- with acclaimed international acts such as Wolf Parade, Laura Veirs and Broncho scheduled to appear. When the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival returns to Everett this month, it’s sound will be the perfect complement to Scuttlebutt’s diverse lineup of beers-no matter what taste gets you in the mood to groove.
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“Having a buddy come over and crack a Scuttlebutt beer you wouldn’t find otherwise is a good way to get the beer out there and to see what people think before we make any commitments to mass production.” “The smaller batches give us the opportunity to gauge our progress with a certain style or recipe,” said Nord. The most effective approach Scuttlebutt has taken to get feedback on their countless hours of research and experimentation is through distribution of their BRIGHTS small batch series.Īs an extension of the R & D pilot program, the double-barrel 60-gallon limited batches are released exclusively in 16-oz four-pack cans, which are then put to the test before patrons of Scuttlebutt’s restaurant and taproom locations, as well as select specialty beer suppliers.
One of the key elements to Scuttlebutt’s research and development is community outreach- in other words, getting people to drink the beer. “Our beers are a great reflection of what Scuttlebutt is right now and they give us ideas about where we can go in the future.” BRIGHTS Small Batch “We are always trying to make ourselves better and more efficient,” said Nord. Both releases, set for August and January respectively, are currently being tweaked by Nord and company for optimal taste experiences. The two new releases coming down the pipeline that are top of mind for Scuttlebutt brewers include the full-bodied, hoppy, and fruit-forward Milkshake IPA and a Belgian ale that will be either pale or spiced. Since adopting the pilot program, Scuttlebutt has consistently created new beers that have pushed the boundaries of their operation, including the creation of its first lager-style beer- a bohemian pilsner by the name Ray of Hope- earlier this year. “If there’s nothing being made for R&D purposes, we can just create-and we have room to get creative about 99 percent of the time.” “My boss said the tanks always need to be filled,” said Nord. These educational exercises led to aggressive experimentation in mixing ingredients the team never used before and attempting processes and techniques that were new, which resulted in the creation of some intriguing new flavors. Scuttlebutt’s brewers attended local hops and brews schools and met with other professionals in the industry to learn about the new trends within craft brewing. You don’t want to be boring.” Research and Developmentīanking on its reputation as one of the top craft beer makers in the Pacific Northwest, Scuttlebutt set out to separate itself even further from other brewers in the area by embarking on a research and development pilot program to create an assortment of new beers.Īfter purchasing new equipment designated for recipe experimentation a couple years ago, Nord and his team of brewers got to work. “What’s popular on the market changes faster now than ever and you have to stay relevant. “Times change, and people’s tastes change,” said Nord. With a passion for beer that developed during a transformative trip to Germany as a teen, Nord has enjoyed working at Scuttlebutt for the brewery’s drive to keep innovating and crafting beer that everyone can enjoy- no matter their taste. Nord, a 14-year brewing veteran in his sixth year with Scuttlebutt and in his first as Head Brewer, oversees all day-to-day activities of the family-owned brewery’s brewing process- which includes everything from recipe formulation, and design and packaging, to directing the schedule of all future releases.
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