SIEBEL INSTITUTE LAUNCHES OPEN SOURCE BEER RECIPE FOR ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY
The Siebel Institute of Technology is celebrating its 150th anniversary with something rather unusual. For the first time, they shared the recipe for a beer officially named J.E. Siebel 1-Fifty Classic American Pilsner in honor of its founder, the legendary German Johann Siebel, who established it in Chicago in 1872. This formula is known as an ‘open source recipe’ so that both professionals and beer lovers can recreate it.
The classic American-style pilsner featured in this recipe dates back to before Prohibition, and its roots are intertwined within the roots of the school itself. J.E. Siebel was a pioneer in the evolution of the style, using malted barley, corn and domestic and imported hop varieties to create a smooth, easy-drinking lager. The recipe was selected after taste tests conducted by nearly 300 participants in blind tasting panels held at breweries in Chicago and at Siebel itself.
According to John Hannafan, Siebel vice president, “We expect to see Siebel 1-Fifty on tap in pubs and tasting rooms everywhere, especially where they are crafted by any of the thousands of Siebel graduates around the world.”
Since 1872, the Siebel Institute of Technology has been dedicated to the enduring pursuit of brewing excellence. The organization offers education in the form of programs, courses and individual lectures to facilitate brewing knowledge and advance brewing careers. These offerings include its World Brewing Academy (WBA) advanced dual-continent campus programs, e-learning offerings and flexible options for all skill levels. His students cover more than 60 countries around the world.
