We recently had the opportunity to travel to beautiful Townsend, Tennessee for the Grains and Grits Festival!  The event, hosted by the Tennessee Distillers Guild each year, celebrates tasty Southern cuisine and the array of artisan spirits produced throughout the state. Our team had the best time immersing ourselves in some Tennessee culture and enjoying all the bites and booze local restaurants and Guild members had to offer! The tasting event featured more than 30 distilleries from ...

Hi friends! Exciting things are happening at Brooks Grain! As many of you know, we are opening a brand new, state-of-the-art milling and bagging facility at the end of this year to cater to our craft customers. Nate, Jeff, and I just got back from Kansas State from milling training and we have never been more anxious for this project to launch!  We spent last week trying to prepare and learn as much as we could from the experts.  The Brooks team is proud to be able to be...

It’s the beginning of my second week in my new role as a Sales Professional for Brooks Grain.  As a newcomer to the industry, I’m excited (and, admittedly, a little nervous) about the week ahead.  I’m about to begin the six-day distillers course at Moonshine University in Louisville, Kentucky! Moonshine University brings together the “who’s who” of the distilling industry to teach professionals, enthusiasts, vendors, and entrepreneurs an all-inc...

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Let us be the first to wish you a happy and healthy 2015.  You’re no doubt counting down the hours until you can begin ringing in the new year with friends and family.  As you gear up for a great night, we ask that you remember to drink responsibly and to plan your safe ride home before the night’s events begin to unfold.  After all, any idea can sound good after a few drinks – it’s the plans made while still sober that should control the conclusi...

Before reaching the market, grain – like all consumables – must pass inspection by the US Department of Agriculture.  The process takes place in order to stabilize fair and competitive trade practices by ensuring standards for the type and quality of the grains bought and sold.  Uniform standard bearing is nearly as old as trade itself, and while we’ve dramatically sharpened our ability to measure over time, it may come as a surprise to learn that, in the age of ...

When it comes to booze and food pairings, wine has long reigned as a meal’s complimentary beverage of choice.  Whether you’re enjoying a well-rounded cabernet sauvignon and a heavy blue cheese or washing down fish with a refreshing pinot noir, the combinations are both satisfying and, at this point, well known.  Likewise, no longer are beer makers settling for simply washing down burgers and brats or pretzels, craft beer is making a strong push for recognition as a hou...

I had a fantastic opportunity this week to participate in MSP Business Journal’s Craft Spirits forum…a few thoughts.As a supplier to the industry and a native Minnesotan, I am proud to be able to purchase alcohol made in my home state by folks who believe in the hard-working, can-do spirit that we all share.The craft spirits boom – already vibrant in many states – shows no signs of slowing down, especially as state laws, particularly in Minnesota, relax, making it e...

Best Book Roundup of 2015There is nothing better than learning more about the things you love. If all things rye and delicious drinks come in at the top of your list, these fun, informative books from 2015 are definitely worth a look.Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America’s WhiskeyIf you are curious to know how bourbon came into existence and why it is rising in popularity, this is the book for you. Bourbon Empire, written by Reid Mitenbuler, takes readers on a journey th...

Rye is a crop that shows up in so many of our products today. It is an essential ingredient for cereals, breads and of course, whiskey. It has been around since ancient times, and still today helps to feed the world. Rye grain suppliers in the U.S. want to provide quality grain services in order to keep the production of food and beverage moving forward. Whiskey is made primarily from rye grains and as a whiskey connoisseur, most would want to be aware of the health benefits that come from consu...