Lauren Woods Limbach


Video Tip: Filling the Foeders with Care

From planning the brew schedule to preserving the pellicle, New Belgium wood-cellar director Lauren Woods Limbach explains the delicate task of promptly refilling a foeder.

Video Tip: Keeping the Wood Cellar Clean and in Good Repair

“There’s nothing romantic about a dirty wood cellar,” says Lauren Woods Limbach, New Belgium’s wood-cellar director and master blender. In this clip, she explains the importance of cleaning and preventive maintenance—especially when it comes to aging foeders.

Video Tip: The Importance of Testing and Forecasting Wood-Aged Beers

New Belgium wood-cellar director Lauren Woods Limbach explains the methodical way they forecast maturation times in their foeders, using sampling plans, specific lab tests, and deploying contingency plans when things don’t go as expected.

Video Tip: Brewing Wood-Aged Beers with Precision for Consistent Brands

In this clip from her video course, New Belgium wood-cellar director Lauren Woods Limbach explains how and why they brew their mixed-culture, wood-aged beers precisely to spec—starting with the beer that goes into the foeders.

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Video Course: The Art, Science, and Business of Wood-Aged Beers with New Belgium’s Lauren Woods Limbach

New Belgium’s wood-cellar director and master blender Lauren Woods Limbach shares pragmatic advice based on years of experience developing and running a large-scale blending program


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