What happens when you set out to make a Saison but don’t plan ahead and end up throwing in enough roasted grain to make it an amber? Beer Specifications Beer Name: Experimental Red Saison Beer Style: Saison Recipe Type: All Grain Pre-Boil Volume: 6 gallons / 27.3 litres Batch Size: 5 gallons / 22.7 litres…
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Economics of Homebrewing Part 5
Welcome back to my ongoing, sort of annual, sometimes more often, tradition of compiling all the costs associated with my personal homebrewing! Making delicious beer is fun, sometimes difficult, but always rewarding and I’ve grown to really enjoy this hobby over the few years that I’ve been at it. Tracking these numbers provides an interesting…
Recipe: Clawhammer Supply Strawberry Lemon Saison
To spice things up, we decided to incorporate a classic flavor combo – Strawberries & Lemons. Source: Clawhammer Supply Beer Specifications Beer Name: Strawberry Lemon Saison Beer Style: Lager Recipe Type: All Grain Pre-Boil Volume: 6.5 gallons / 24.61 litres Batch Size: 5.5 gallons / 20.82 litres Estimated SRM: 8-17° Estimated IBU: 18-24 Estimated OG:…
Homebrewing Crisis Response III
Crisis Response is pseudo-NEIPA recipe that I plan on iterating on over time in order to try and perfect it. How did it turn out this time? Beer Specifications Beer Name: Crisis Response Beer Style: IPA Recipe Type: All Grain Pre-Boil Volume: 6 gallons / 27.3 litres Batch Size: 5 gallons / 22.7 litres Estimated…
Recipe: Crisis Response III
Crisis Response is pseudo-NEIPA recipe that I plan on iterating on over time in order to try and perfect it. For version III I’ve kept the grist the same but changed up the hop schedule again based on what I had left over from previous brews. Beer Specifications Beer Name: Crisis Response Beer Style: IPA…
Homebrewing Northern Brewer This Beer’s For You American Lager
When people think of an average American lager, brands like Budweiser or Coors likely come to mind. These beers may not be fancy or daring but they do hit a certain spot and are enjoyed by many non-craft beer lovers. There are loads of clone recipes out there and Northern Brewer’s This Beer’s For You…
Economics of Homebrewing Part 4
Welcome friends to my sort of annual, sometimes more often, tradition of compiling the costs associated with my personal homebrewing! Making delicious beer is fun, sometimes difficult, but always rewarding and I’ve grown to really enjoy this hobby over the few years that I’ve been at it. Tracking these numbers provides an interesting insight into…
Recipe: Northern Brewer This Beer’s For You American Lager
The most ubiquitous style of beer found in the US is the American Light Lager, and this is what many people simply know as “beer”. This recipe utilizes a clean foundation of base malt and then a significant percentage of rice is added to increase fermentable sugars without adding body or color. The result is…
Homebrewing OBK English Brown Ale
Heading into the holiday season always makes me want to reach for a nice darker beer like a stout, barleywine, or something similar. With that in mind I decided to brew a small batch strong English Brown Ale. Recipe Source: Ontario Beer Kegs Beer Specifications Beer Name: OBK English Brown Ale Beer Style: Ale Recipe…
Homebrewing Crisis Response II
Crisis Response is pseudo-NEIPA recipe that I plan on iterating on over time in order to try and perfect it. How did it turn out this time? Beer Specifications Beer Name: Crisis Response II Beer Style: IPA Recipe Type: All Grain Pre-Boil Volume: 6 gallons / 27.3 litres Batch Size: 5 gallons / 22.7 litres…