To every yin there is a yang. Nowhere is this more true than at Great Divide Brewery in Denver, where something even bigger than their amazing beer is brewing: balance.
Dicitionary.com defines balance as "a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc;" specific to winemaking, "the degree to which all the attributes of a wine are in harmony, with none either too prominent or deficient." Equipoise is a beautiful word to illustrate how complimentary, harmonious flavors commingle on the palate, no?
In the spirit of genuine solidarity it is the seasoned beer brewers of Great Divide who straddle this volatile line with perfection. The award-winning brewer has proven a worthy adversary to even the most accomplished breweries. Great Divide has received such high honors as being labeled one of the "Best Brewers in the World" by Rate Beer and one of the "All Time Top Breweries on Planet Earth" by Beer Advocate. Balance is the key to their success.
Balance is necessary in all walks along the culinary promenade. As we add sugar to our lemonade to balance the tart of the lemon, we add hops to our beer to counter the sweet of the malt. The best chefs understand that the right amount of delicate seasonings can bring out the more subtle flavors of their food, while too much of any one flavor can be a detriment. The precise ratio of ingredients to achieve desired results is not only a matter of personal taste, but one of practice, patience, and wisdom through experience. The best brewers in the world don't spring up overnight (and those that do, have probably been practicing in their basements for a while).
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Last night a group of New York & New Jersey beer bloggers met at DBA in NY for some good talk around some great beer.
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