Beer Style: Pale Ale Family
Cross Borders Brewing Co. & Dark Star Brewing Co.’s Intergalactic Mild clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyCross Borders Brewing Co. & Dark Star Brewing Co.’s Intergalactic Mild clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.061 FG = 1.015IBU = 25 SRM = 22 ABV = 6.1% This recipe represents the hybrid mild. Brewed using Nottingham yeast for its strong attenuation for the higher gravity. This beer has a strength more akin to heritage mild but
Steam Machine Brewing Co.’s Imperial Honeyed Mild clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlySteam Machine Brewing Co.’s Imperial Honeyed Mild clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.079 FG = 1.013IBU = 32.5 SRM = 5.7 ABV = 8.7% This is a good example of a modern homage to the heritage mild. Nick Smith at Steam Machine told me he was inspired by reading Ron Pattinson’s blogs and seeing heritage mild
Thornbridge Brewery & Bundobust Brewery’s Dark Mild clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThornbridge Brewery & Bundobust Brewery’s Dark Mild clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.039 FG = 1.010IBU = 25 SRM = 23 ABV = 3.8% A bit more chocolate malt than you’d usually see in a traditional mild makes this collaboration beer unique (though you’d lose points from a BJCP judge). Dominic Driscoll, Production Manager at Thornbridge,
Elusive Brewing’s Microball clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyElusive Brewing’s Microball clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.041 FG = 1.013IBU = 16 SRM = 18 ABV = 3.7% This is a great example of how to build the grain bill without relying on chocolate or black malt. A blend of dark crystal malts gives this recipe that classic malty mild flavor. Andy Parker,
Patriot Homebrew Supply’s Better Best Bitter clone
FREEPatriot Homebrew Supply’s Better Best Bitter clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.041 FG = 1.010IBU = 34 SRM = 11 ABV = 4.2% Ingredients8 lbs. (3.6 kg) Maris Otter pale
Unicorn Brewing Co.’s Cliffhanger Kölsch-Style Beer clone
FREEUnicorn Brewing Co.’s Cliffhanger Kölsch-Style Beer clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.053 FG = 1.011IBU = 25 SRM = 4 ABV = 5.5% This is a scaled down version of
Landrace ESB
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAn English ESB utilizing classic English landrace hops.
Wye Hopped Summer Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA refreshing summer ale brewed with English hops developed during the Wye College era.
Skilled Archer
Digital and Plus Members OnlyOf everything that I’ve brewed at home over the last 12 months, this single-hopped beer seems to have achieved the greatest universal approval amongst my friends and family, despite their very different beer tastes. It’s probably best described as a British-style golden ale, but a slightly odd one given that it’s fermented with a kveik yeast. Nicely balanced, with a rich and bready malt profile and clean yeast character that allows the stone fruit aromas of the Archer® hops to shine through. I’ll be sure to make this one again.
Carillon Brewing Co.’s Ginger Pale Ale clone
FREEThe base of their Ginger Pale Ale is a traditional mid-19th century English pale ale but with fresh ginger, honey, and a moderate dose of hops added. This beer is golden in color, aromatically floral with underlying notes of spice and hops. Despite being a dry beer, Ginger Pale Ale has a deceptively sweet character that balances the strong ginger spiciness with the hops playing a supporting role. If you don’t have toasted malt, perhaps substitute Munich malt.
Tips for Brewing Hazy Beers
Plus Members OnlyHazy beers are all the craze. Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis walks through his favorite tips for brewing hazy beers.
Cupitt’s Estate’s Eclipse Hazy Pale Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyCupitt’s Estate’s Eclipse Hazy Pale Ale clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.048 FG = 1.010IBU = 30 SRM = 4 ABV = 5% Ingredients7.8 lbs. (3.5 kg) 2-row pale malt1 lb. (0.45 kg) wheat malt1 lb. (0.45 kg) flaked oats0.3 lb. (136 g) acidulated malt3 AAU Eclipse® hops (15 min.) (0.17 oz./5 g at