Beer Style: American Lager
The Schizlitz
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis is a beer formulated with some information I received about how Schlitz was brewed in 1975. I simplified this formulation by using flaked maize and specifiying that the beer be fermented at working strength, rather than using high gravity brewing.
Red, White and Brew Pilsner
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis is a modern American Pilsner, though not an attempt to clone any particular brand.
Uncommon Common – California Common
FREEAnchor Brewing Company has always been very generous to homebrewers. This recipe by Jamil Zainasheff makes a beer similar in flavor to Anchor Steam, but a bit bigger in mouthfeel, hops and malt flavors. If you want a beer a bit drier and more like Anchor Steam, eliminate the Munich, Victory and pale chocolate malts.
Make Award-Winning Session Beers
Digital and Plus Members OnlyOne of the trends of the past few years that I’ve welcomed is the rediscovery of lower-alcohol craft beers. Perhaps it’s a reaction to the “imperial everything” trend or just consumers becoming confident enough in their opinions that they can drink beer for personal enjoyment not to impress others. Don’t get me wrong, the craft
India Pale Lager Clone Recipes
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIndia Pale Lager (IPL) is a modern hybridization of the India Pale Ale (IPA) style and a (insert your own interpretation of the) “lager component” that has taken a craft beer industry foothold in recent years. Some argue that its lack of official definition is what appeals to many brewers, giving them full artistic freedom
Annie Johnson: Homebrewer of the Year
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe 2013 Homebrewer of the Year is unique in a lot of ways. For starters, Sacramento, California’s Annie Johnson is the first woman to win the American Homebrewing Association’s coveted award since 1983. She’s also African American — the first to ever win in the history of the competition. And she won with a light
Beano® Braü
Digital and Plus Members OnlyNeed to brew an Ultra low carb batch of beer? No reason the stop homebrewing just because you want to keep track of your carbohydrate intake. We’ve got a recipe for those who are counting their calories utilizing Beano® to help consume extra carbohydrates found in beer.
Al Capone’s Beer Recipe from Chicago 1924
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA recipe from a brewery that supposedly owned by Al Capone.
Classic American Pilsner
Digital and Plus Members OnlyJamil Zainasheff’s lays down a CAP recipe for brewers to try their hand at. Be sure to use fresh hops and keep a close eye on the fermentation temperature.
Brewing with Corn
FREEMacro lagers aren’t the only beers that benefit from the addition of corn (maize). Learn how it can benefit homebrewers too!
RPB’s Lede Lager
Digital and Plus Members OnlyRPB’s Lede Lager (5 gallon/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.060 FG = 1.014 IBU = 62 SRM = 13 ABV = 6.2% Ingredients 9 lbs. (4.1 kg) 2-row pale malt 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg) Best Malz Red X (12 °L) 1.25 lbs. (0.57 kg) crystal malt (60 °L) 10.5 AAU Galaxy hops (60 min.) (0.75
Holly’s Honey Lager
Digital and Plus Members OnlyRecipe supplied by Beer at Home out of Englewood, Colorado. An easy drinking, lawnmower beer with hints of the honey on the nose and flavor profile.