Dry hopping is a process where we add fresh, pelletized hops for a set amount of time to a blend of beer that has finished fermentation. This process imparts the flavours and aromas of the hops without adding excessive bitterness.
We make a few dry hopped beers every year at our brewery, the Monolith. We really enjoy the flavour profile of fresh, bright hops with the acidity and fruitiness of our beers. We’ve also found that we can develop great hop character with lower hopping rates than other beers. In terms of hop choice we like to combine at least two different hop varieties, and often these are different origins. For example in our Dry Hop Series: Galaxy & Saaz (uses historic Czech hop (Saaz) and a modern Australian hop (Galaxy). We find this method of combination creates the most interesting and delicious beers.
$1 from each pint of Mega Blush poured in the month of June will be donated to Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity! Mega Blush is a spontaneous sour with Cabernet Franc and Riesling pomace. It's light with bright wine fruitiness, notes of citrus, apple and raspberry with tart acidity. The perfect patio sipper!
Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company is looking for an enthusiastic Brand Ambassador based in Edmonton to represent our brewery at liquor store tastings, festivals, and sampling events.
It’s official—tickets to Barrel Fest 2026 are now available. On Saturday, September 12, we are hosting a festival of beer made in barrels. Sip on beers you won't find anywhere else, poured by brewers from across Canada!
Greg Zeschuk
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Greg’s career has ranged from physician, to videogame developer as founder of BioWare, and now trainee brewer. Greg is the prime enthusiast behind the Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company.