Blog
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...
Jun 26, 2017
What is a “Midwest Fruit Tart” Ale?
Let’s cut to the chase before the digression begins. Simply put, the Midwest Fruit Tart Ale is a style def...
Mar 15, 2017
Beer: Food or Poison
Of late, I’ve been surprised at how frequently I’ve been told that beer, or any alcohol for that matter, i...
Mar 8, 2017
Beer Fast
Forty-six days. Forty-six days is the length of the Lenten Season this year. For most of us, that means nothing. It ...
