DDH Demystified: A Dive into the Hop-Heavy Trend
In the ever-evolving world of craft beer, double dry hopping has emerged as a technique for intensifying hop aroma and flavor. But what exactly does it mean, what’s the hype, and what does our double dry hopping process look like at Pure Project? first thing’s first: what is dry hopping? Dry hopping is the process […]
Celebrating Our Roots: Pure Project Turns Seven
As we approach our seventh anniversary, it is naturally a time for reflection. The past seven years have bestowed a mix of ups and downs. Through the turmoil of the last few years, we are more humbled and honored than ever to be here to celebrate with all of you. We’re grateful for the opportunity […]
Enchiridion: A Celebration of Oak & Time
What was once a long-kept secret between our Co-Founder/Brewer, Winslow Sawyer, and our Director of Brewing Operations, Jensen Atwood, is now a barrel-aged stout that we look forward to throughout the year. Enchiridion is our reserve imperial stout, with the original making its debut in December 2021. It is a thoughtfully curated blend of single, […]
What Makes Murk, Murk?
You may have wondered why, in a world of hazy IPAs, we at Pure Project call our version “murky”. And beyond that, what gives a murky beer that recognizable, super opaque body that many beer enthusiasts love so much? Well, let’s hop right into it! WHAT DOES MURKY MEAN, ANYWAY? Back when hazy IPAs […]
Shaping the Future of Hops: Bract Brewing Programme
We are honored to be one in a select group of breweries invited to participate in a global initiative to shape the future of hop flavors and aromas. The Bract Brewing Programme is a New Zealand-based hop breeding partnership that will select and develop entirely unique hop varietals over the next decade; these hops will […]
Freshly Squeezed: Lodge Ranch Organic Oranges
FROM FARM TO GLASS Meet Ray Lodge, farmer of Lodge Ranch Organics whom Pure has partnered with over the last five years. His 103-year-old citrus and avocado farm is located in Northeast San Diego County, where the unique microclimate and top-quality soil and water translate into superior tasting fruit. We’ve been squeezing their fresh Valencia […]
Fresh from the Hive: Mikolich Family Honey
HONEY BEES FOR HONEY BEERS Meet Mikolich Family Honey—local beekeeper and honey maker whom Pure has partnered with since we planted our roots in San Diego six years ago. The Mikolich family does everything in their nature to ensure safe and sustainable bee practices, and you can taste the quality in their seasonal varieties as […]
Barleywine: Big in Strength, Bold in Complexity
Barleywine is the original heavy hitter, characterized by its full body and high strength, usually between 8% and 12% ABV. Before imperial IPAs and stouts took over the American craft beer scene, the vast majority of brews fell in the 4 to 5% ABV range, making barleywine a unique commodity for many years (read: centuries). […]
The Art and Science of Barrel-Aged Beer
BARRELS ARE INGREDIENTS TOO Barrel-aged beer, or beer aged in wine and spirits barrels, often develops unique, complex flavor profiles that are not found in beer stored in stainless steel. Though you might not think it, we consider these barrels as ingredients. We respect what was aged in the barrel before it comes into our […]
From Farm to Glass: A Seasonal Strawberry Story
SUMMER IS FOR STRAWBERRIES Seasonal food is not only fresher, but it’s also more nutritious, tastes better, and doesn’t have to travel as far as its out-of-season counterparts. For these reasons, Pure Project’s beer menu is dictated by what’s in season; we showcase ingredients, not styles. We believe that ingredients matter—not just in your beer, […]
