Soren Laulainen
@sorencreates.com
https://linktr.ee/soren.creates
🌲 Pacific Northwest native
💙 Husband and cat dad
🎵 Composer
🍻 Homebrewer and beer enthusiast
🍜 Foodie
💫 Motion designer
🧙 Visual effects artist
🌲 Pacific Northwest native
💙 Husband and cat dad
🎵 Composer
🍻 Homebrewer and beer enthusiast
🍜 Foodie
💫 Motion designer
🧙 Visual effects artist
More photos from brewday for SHELTER FROM THE RAIN with Andy at Flying Lion Brewing!
October 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
More photos from brewday for SHELTER FROM THE RAIN with Andy at Flying Lion Brewing!
A few months ago, through a competition with Seattle's Rat City Homebrew Club, I got to brew my beer with the friendly talented folks at Flying Lion! It was amazing to work with Andy on this batch: SHELTER FROM THE RAIN, a Spruce Tip IPA w/ Centennial, Simcoe and Vista hops! #columbiacity #craftbeer
October 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
A few months ago, through a competition with Seattle's Rat City Homebrew Club, I got to brew my beer with the friendly talented folks at Flying Lion! It was amazing to work with Andy on this batch: SHELTER FROM THE RAIN, a Spruce Tip IPA w/ Centennial, Simcoe and Vista hops! #columbiacity #craftbeer
My Norwegian-style vossaøl that I brewed in December earned a bronze medal in this year's Cascade Brewers Cup! Juniper infusion with spruce tips and orange esters from the kveik yeast. Thanks to @larsga.bsky.social for his Historical Brewing Styles book which inspired me to try this style!
April 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
My Norwegian-style vossaøl that I brewed in December earned a bronze medal in this year's Cascade Brewers Cup! Juniper infusion with spruce tips and orange esters from the kveik yeast. Thanks to @larsga.bsky.social for his Historical Brewing Styles book which inspired me to try this style!
Happy Friday, everyone! Just a quick heads-up that Bandcamp is waiving their fees today, which means if you've been thinking about supporting my music, today is an especially perfect time to do so. Your support means a lot. Thanks for listening! 💚
sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/music
sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/music
March 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy Friday, everyone! Just a quick heads-up that Bandcamp is waiving their fees today, which means if you've been thinking about supporting my music, today is an especially perfect time to do so. Your support means a lot. Thanks for listening! 💚
sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/music
sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/music
Fermenting a ruby mild ale, “Hiidenhehku,” or “Glow of the Hiisi”
Imagine a mystical, otherworldly red glow—belonging to ancient spirits—flickering like a dying ember in the depths of a hidden, enchanted forest.
Excited to see how the color turns out when it’s done!
Imagine a mystical, otherworldly red glow—belonging to ancient spirits—flickering like a dying ember in the depths of a hidden, enchanted forest.
Excited to see how the color turns out when it’s done!
February 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Fermenting a ruby mild ale, “Hiidenhehku,” or “Glow of the Hiisi”
Imagine a mystical, otherworldly red glow—belonging to ancient spirits—flickering like a dying ember in the depths of a hidden, enchanted forest.
Excited to see how the color turns out when it’s done!
Imagine a mystical, otherworldly red glow—belonging to ancient spirits—flickering like a dying ember in the depths of a hidden, enchanted forest.
Excited to see how the color turns out when it’s done!
2024 Brew-trospective! Homebrewing brought me so much joy and connection with friends and family this year. I brewed 24 small batches, some of them were better than others, but all of them were fun to make! (1/4)
January 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
2024 Brew-trospective! Homebrewing brought me so much joy and connection with friends and family this year. I brewed 24 small batches, some of them were better than others, but all of them were fun to make! (1/4)
I'm so excited to have "G O N E" featured in 4 incredible ambient playlists so it can reach more listeners. Huge thanks to these playlist curators for their work! Check them out on Spotify and other platforms! (1/3)
January 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I'm so excited to have "G O N E" featured in 4 incredible ambient playlists so it can reach more listeners. Huge thanks to these playlist curators for their work! Check them out on Spotify and other platforms! (1/3)
I received a lovely shout-out from @plasticmgzn.bsky.social!
January 9, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I received a lovely shout-out from @plasticmgzn.bsky.social!
🚀 “G O N E” drops tomorrow! 🚀
Join me on a cosmic journey through ambient layers, ethereal soundscapes, and deep emotion. 🌌✨
🎧 Pre-save on Spotify, Apple, etc: too.fm/obw033r
💾 Pre-order high-quality download on Bandcamp: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/album/g-o-n-e
#ambientmusic #bandcampfriday
Join me on a cosmic journey through ambient layers, ethereal soundscapes, and deep emotion. 🌌✨
🎧 Pre-save on Spotify, Apple, etc: too.fm/obw033r
💾 Pre-order high-quality download on Bandcamp: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/album/g-o-n-e
#ambientmusic #bandcampfriday
January 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🚀 “G O N E” drops tomorrow! 🚀
Join me on a cosmic journey through ambient layers, ethereal soundscapes, and deep emotion. 🌌✨
🎧 Pre-save on Spotify, Apple, etc: too.fm/obw033r
💾 Pre-order high-quality download on Bandcamp: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/album/g-o-n-e
#ambientmusic #bandcampfriday
Join me on a cosmic journey through ambient layers, ethereal soundscapes, and deep emotion. 🌌✨
🎧 Pre-save on Spotify, Apple, etc: too.fm/obw033r
💾 Pre-order high-quality download on Bandcamp: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/album/g-o-n-e
#ambientmusic #bandcampfriday
🎆 2 Days to go!! Pre-save my new single “G O N E” on Spotify now! too.fm/obw033r 🪐✨
#cinematicmusic #moody #ambient #interstellar #scifi #cosmos #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
#cinematicmusic #moody #ambient #interstellar #scifi #cosmos #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
January 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🎆 2 Days to go!! Pre-save my new single “G O N E” on Spotify now! too.fm/obw033r 🪐✨
#cinematicmusic #moody #ambient #interstellar #scifi #cosmos #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
#cinematicmusic #moody #ambient #interstellar #scifi #cosmos #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
🪐✨ ONE MORE WEEK! ✨🪐
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #cosmos #scifi
#interstellar #spaceart #sadsongs #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #cosmos #scifi
#interstellar #spaceart #sadsongs #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
December 27, 2024 at 7:16 PM
🪐✨ ONE MORE WEEK! ✨🪐
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #cosmos #scifi
#interstellar #spaceart #sadsongs #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #cosmos #scifi
#interstellar #spaceart #sadsongs #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
My most experimental brew to date! “Tervahauta” was brewed with mild and graham cracker malts, Challenger, Cascade and Hersbrucker hops, and a moderate dose of pine tar aroma syrup from Finland. Co-fermented with Kölsch yeast and sourdough starter.
December 15, 2024 at 6:54 PM
My most experimental brew to date! “Tervahauta” was brewed with mild and graham cracker malts, Challenger, Cascade and Hersbrucker hops, and a moderate dose of pine tar aroma syrup from Finland. Co-fermented with Kölsch yeast and sourdough starter.
🚨NEW MUSIC - COMING SOON!
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #spaceart #cosmos #scifi #sadsongs #interstellar #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #spaceart #cosmos #scifi #sadsongs #interstellar #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
December 13, 2024 at 11:53 PM
🚨NEW MUSIC - COMING SOON!
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #spaceart #cosmos #scifi #sadsongs #interstellar #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
#ambient #cinematicmusic #moody #spaceart #cosmos #scifi #sadsongs #interstellar #indiemusic #bandcampfriday
Decided to crack open and taste my barleywine from last winter (relic, 2023). Hazy appearance, deep amber color. Aroma of dried fruit and caramel. Smooth mouthfeel with light carbonation. Taste has notes of apricot, more caramel and molasses. Definitely a sipper at 14.5% too! Happy holiday!
December 8, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Decided to crack open and taste my barleywine from last winter (relic, 2023). Hazy appearance, deep amber color. Aroma of dried fruit and caramel. Smooth mouthfeel with light carbonation. Taste has notes of apricot, more caramel and molasses. Definitely a sipper at 14.5% too! Happy holiday!
Making my own invert sugar for this year’s upcoming barleywine brew day! #homebrewing #craftbeer #traditionalbrewing
December 8, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Making my own invert sugar for this year’s upcoming barleywine brew day! #homebrewing #craftbeer #traditionalbrewing
16 YEARS AGO this month, I scored a friend's film and composed 'Gone' for its emotional climax. It became part of my debut album Chiaroscuro and also ep1 of Ian Hubert's sci-fi series Dynamo. Sometimes it can be fun to revisit old favorites... Stay tuned :)
🎧: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/track/gone
🎧: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/track/gone
December 1, 2024 at 5:27 AM
16 YEARS AGO this month, I scored a friend's film and composed 'Gone' for its emotional climax. It became part of my debut album Chiaroscuro and also ep1 of Ian Hubert's sci-fi series Dynamo. Sometimes it can be fun to revisit old favorites... Stay tuned :)
🎧: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/track/gone
🎧: sorenlaulainen.bandcamp.com/track/gone
I think it’s time we start calling egg nog by its real name: dessert milk
November 23, 2024 at 6:45 PM
I think it’s time we start calling egg nog by its real name: dessert milk
Vossaøl made it into the fermenter at about 9:30 last night! With a yeast scream of course.
November 23, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Vossaøl made it into the fermenter at about 9:30 last night! With a yeast scream of course.
Crazy long brew day. After a 2 hour juniper infusion and a 3 hour mash, I’m starting a 2.5 hour boil. It’s dark already 🥲 #homebrewing #brewday
November 23, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Crazy long brew day. After a 2 hour juniper infusion and a 3 hour mash, I’m starting a 2.5 hour boil. It’s dark already 🥲 #homebrewing #brewday
November 22, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Brewing my first vossaøl today! Infusing my strike water with fresh-cut juniper from the backyard… it smells incredible ☺️
#homebrewing #brewday #seattlecraftbeer #seattlehomebrew #PNWlife #farmhouseale #kveik #traditionalbrewing
#homebrewing #brewday #seattlecraftbeer #seattlehomebrew #PNWlife #farmhouseale #kveik #traditionalbrewing
November 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Brewing my first vossaøl today! Infusing my strike water with fresh-cut juniper from the backyard… it smells incredible ☺️
#homebrewing #brewday #seattlecraftbeer #seattlehomebrew #PNWlife #farmhouseale #kveik #traditionalbrewing
#homebrewing #brewday #seattlecraftbeer #seattlehomebrew #PNWlife #farmhouseale #kveik #traditionalbrewing
Today I launched a new online presence that encompasses all of my creative endeavors from music to homebrewing!
sorencreates.com will gradually evolve to highlight my work cohesively!
#SorenCreates #CreativeJourney #CinematicMusic #gameaudio #vfx #motiondesign #homebrewing #StorytellingThroughArt
sorencreates.com will gradually evolve to highlight my work cohesively!
#SorenCreates #CreativeJourney #CinematicMusic #gameaudio #vfx #motiondesign #homebrewing #StorytellingThroughArt
November 20, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Today I launched a new online presence that encompasses all of my creative endeavors from music to homebrewing!
sorencreates.com will gradually evolve to highlight my work cohesively!
#SorenCreates #CreativeJourney #CinematicMusic #gameaudio #vfx #motiondesign #homebrewing #StorytellingThroughArt
sorencreates.com will gradually evolve to highlight my work cohesively!
#SorenCreates #CreativeJourney #CinematicMusic #gameaudio #vfx #motiondesign #homebrewing #StorytellingThroughArt
Currently fermenting an experimental beer with Finnish “tar aroma” syrup!
November 18, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Currently fermenting an experimental beer with Finnish “tar aroma” syrup!