Steve Parker

Steve Parker, a respected East Coast voice in the hazy IPA conversation, joins the gang to discuss the various approaches to brewing hazy IPAs. They cover topics such as water quality, pH balancing, malt selection, adjuncts for pale color and stable haze, feeding bigger fermentations, hop varieties for haze development, coolpooling and knockout hopping techniques, promoting biotransformation without dry hops, and much more.

Steve Parker, co-founder of Fidens, shares insights on crafting award-winning hazy IPAs. Kelsey McNair of North Park Beer Company discusses the unique flavor profiles of West Coast and East Coast iterations. Scott Janish from Sapwood Cellars delves into the evolution of New England-style IPAs and balancing bitterness in hazy brews. They explore innovative dry hopping techniques, maximizing hop extraction, and optimizing haze while minimizing off-flavors. Join them for a deep dive into the art and science behind one of craft beer's most popular styles!

Steve Parker is a representative from New York's Fiden’s Brewery, known for its innovative and flavorful IPAs. He dives deep into the artistry of brewing, explaining how Fiden's creates hazy IPAs with distinctive flavors and creamy mouthfeel. The conversation covers hop selection, especially the significance of Mosaic hops, and the brewery's exploration of new beer styles like Rauk beer. Parker also highlights the importance of pH levels in brewing, the social aspects of beer, and the excitement that comes from experimenting with different hop varieties.