Blog
Jun 24, 2019
Missing Linck
Thanks to local historian, Michael Morgan, and the video production team at 7/79, you can watch our amazing yeast di...
Oct 4, 2018
We’re Re-animating Beer from Century-Old Yeast
Big news! We are fermenting a beer that is a first in the annals of brewing history: It is being made from...
Mar 7, 2018
Fruit [Popsicle, Juice, Smoothie, Milkshake, Slurpy, Ice Cream] Beers
Fruit beers! The best beers if you ask us. The blending of refined country fruit wines and beer elevated to another ...
Feb 28, 2018
Fruit Beers, Caveat Emptor
The world of fruit beer is filled with misnomers, misogyny, and misconceptions. Fruit is the ever trendy thing, espe...
Jan 12, 2018
2017 Urban Artifact Review
In 2017 we…
§ Produced 94 packaged beers, including 32 unique Midwest Fruit Tart variants.
§ Used over 75,000 pounds...
Nov 21, 2017
Spontaneous Fermentation
Spontaneous fermentation was a new concept for me when I interviewed for the available brewer position at Urban Arti...
Sep 24, 2017
Seasonal Goses
A key piece of the Urban Artifact brand is our four primary seasonal goses. The strategy of having a fixed seasonal ...
Sep 14, 2017
Tricorne – Tart Pawpaw NEIPA
Oktoberfest 2017 heralds the launch of a project nearly a year in the making: Tricorne, a Tart Pawpaw New England In...
Sep 11, 2017
Spent Grain
Spent grain for almost every craft brewer is more of a hassle than a value-added side stream. More waste a...
Jul 31, 2017
Purposeful Collaboration
Collaborations are not a new concept for craft breweries. The first credited brewery collaboration joined ...
Jul 24, 2017
Finn Name and Design History
Some of our beer names take a long time to decide on. Some are quick suggestions and unanimous approval. Some take s...
Jul 17, 2017
The Urban Artifact Name
The history of the Urban Artifact brand isn’t that old, but there are many nuances that might be interesting to peop...