Beer Style: American Amber Ale
Mt. Shasta Brewing Co.’s Abner Weed Amber Ale clone
Leaning more towards the malty side of the spectrum, Abner Weed Amber Ale balances itself out with a touch of American hops and clean yeast profile.
Cashmere Brewing Co.’s Bulldog Amber clone
Cashmere Brewing Co. closed it’s doors in 2009 but fans of the brewery can still brew up their Bulldog Amber ale with this recipe.
Rogue Ales’ St. Rogue Red Ale clone
For a beers like Saint Rogue Red, a style in which the hops are more predominant, John Maier says that “Increased percentages of specialty malts also allow for increased amounts of hops. This helps create balance in the beer.”
Cambridge Brewing Company Amber clone
“Well balanced, medium-bodied, with a deep amber-red color, this beer’s complex palate covers all the bases. A malty caramel sweetness is followed by notes of chocolate and a dry, slightly roasty finish, complemented by a touch of fruity, spicy hops.”
Full Sail Brewing Company Amber Ale clone
Full Sail’s flagship amber ale has earned the brewery multiple awards, including more than 20 gold medals. It is a sweet, malty, medium-bodied ale with a spicy, floral hop finish.
California Common
by the numbers OG: 1.048–1.054 (11.9–13.3 °P) FG: 1.011–1.014 (2.8–3.6 °P) SRM: 10–14 IBU: 30–45 ABV: 4.5–5.5% California common is far from common on store shelves and at brewpubs. While you might
American Amber
by the numbers OG: 1.045–1.060 (11.2–14.7 °P) FG: 1.010–1.015 (2.6–3.8 °P) SRM: 10–17 IBU: 25–40 ABV: 4.5–6.2% As I walked back from Mount Rushmore while vacationing one year, I began to think
West Coast Blaster
A hopped-up American amber ale, Jamil Zainasheff provides the recipe for those who may want a bit more hop character in their American amber.
Amber Waves
Jamil Zainasheff provides homebrewers a more malt driven version of the American amber ale.
Epic Brewing Company Imperial Red Ale: Replicator
Dear Replicator, Thanks for showing me and Dave around Portland, oregon last spring on your tour. You had said that if we ever came across a beer that we want to try
Ballpark Red
Recipe submitted to BYO courtesy of Beer and Wine Hobby — Woburn, Massachusetts
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Bronze Ale
In the March-April 2007 issue of BYO, I used a beer I called my copper ale as an example in an article on balancing beer recipes. This is a slightly reworked version of that beer that features Vanguard hops.
