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Breweries are often pet-friendly places to share a drink with friends. People love their dogs as much as they love beer. But did you know that hops, a key ingredient to a lot of beers, is poisonous to dogs and, more rarely, cats? Hops are the flowers from the plant Humulus Lupulus. Brewers use hops for flavor and as a stability agent. They come in several forms including dried flowers, plugs or pellets. The toxic component of the plant is unknown, but essential oils, resins, phe …

We love our pets, but did you know that cats in the brewery may get you in trouble with the FDA? The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulates beer as food. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 21 CFR Part 117, which all breweries must comply with, require the use of pest control to protect ingredients like grains. Cats are not an approved method. Be prepared for your next audit with the FDA or Dept. of Agriculture by understanding the FSMA requirements and how they impact your brewe …

Great Beer & Wine Deserves Great Tools! Here’s your go-to list for the 10 essential tools for your brewery, cidery or winery… 1. Food Hoe When graining out or cleaning out your tanks, you need a durable and hygienically designed food hoe that won’t cause scratches or damage. Our hoe is made from FDA-compliant material. It has a molded nylon head and an ergonomic sleeved handle, making it safe for your stainless steel or copper tanks, easy to use and easy to clean. Our  foo …