Recipes
Beer-style: American Lager
Anchor Brewing Co.’s Anchor Steam clone
This beer takes its name from the days when beer was made in the cool climate of San Francisco on rooftops in the nineteenth century—open vessels were used to help cool the beer quickly. Steam is the beer that convinced Fritz Maytag to buy the brewery in 1965 and carry on the brewing tradition that started there in the late 1800s. It features a deep amber color and Northern Brewer hops.
Michael Pearson’s Standard American Lager
This beer scored a 47 at the Indiana Brewers Cup, out of 1,071 entries.
Hop Til You Drop California Common Beer
Though not super hoppy, California Common is a style that shows off the aromatic power of homegrown hops very nicely.
California Common
A basic California Common (American Lager) recipe utilizing Cluster hops to provide a classic American hop character.
Comrade John & Tim’s American Light
This American-style Light Lager won Best of Show at the 21st Annual Dixie Cup
Comrades John Donaldson and Tim White • Houston, Texas
California Common Shoreline Steamer
A California Common/American Lager recipe. Recipe submitted by The Cellar Homebrew, Seattle, Washington
www.cellar-homebrew.com
Gary Foster’s Spotted Dog (California Common)
A fun twist on the classic California Common recipe.
Doughboy Draught
Late WWI American-style Pilsner
Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company: Schlitz Gusto (circa 1960’s) clone
1960’s-style American Pilsner, a clone of “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous”
JM’s Peach Ginger Lager
A basic Lager, with honey, peaches, and fresh ginger.
Older But Wiser American Pilsner
American Pilsners have little malt flavor, hop character or body. But, these elements are balanced and there are no faults. To make a good American Pilsner, you need to make a highly fermentable, high-adjunct wort, pitch plenty of yeast and hold the fermentation temperature constant.
Black Steam
A steam beer seems like the perfect style to schwarz-up. Here is a recipe to get you there.
