Beer Style: Pale Ale Family
American Pale Ale
Digital and Plus Members Only“A middle of the road, more malt and hop balanced American PA.” — Jamil Zainasheff
Longmont Pale Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis was my attempt to pay homage to the beer that put cans on the craft beer scene, to which I will always be a faithful and loyal admirer to Oskar Blues Brewery and their Dale’s Pale Ale. Now if only I could get my homebrew in a can to take with me skiing, canoeing and bike riding, I would be all set.
British Golden Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis recipe is a bit of an unorthodox take on the style in that it uses Vienna malt and some lighter crystal malts, and mixes in some Czech-like hops. But the final flavor profile is very much in line with the better examples of British golden ale that I’ve tried, and it helps show that you can do a bit of fusion of different brewing styles and cultures to create a modern beer. Coming in on the smaller side of ABV, it’s a great beer for the summer or when looking for a session beer.
Red X Altbier
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThere is a yearly Chicago Homebrew Club Competition sponsored by Bell’s Brewing called Hoptacular and this took second place in 2013, but still a C.H.A.O.S. club favorite and re-brewed several times. We have done lightly rested Bourbon Barrel versions as well.
Milwaukee Brewing Co.’s Louie’s Demise Ale: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, My neighbor and brewing buddy, David Toomes, was visiting relatives in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin a couple of months ago. He texted me to say he had found a beer he just raved about. I told him to bring back a six pack and we would see if we could brew it. That beer was
Milwaukee Brewing Co.’s Louie’s Demise Ale clone
FREEA traditional German altbier. Owner Jim McCabe’s goal was to have a malt-forward, but well-balanced beer with complex flavors. The blend of Munich, honey, and caramel malts accomplishes this nicely and add earthy and caramel notes.
Firestone Walker Brewing Company: Double Barrel Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDouble Barrel Ale utilizes the Firestone Union system, which will be very difficult to duplicate at home. But here is our best attempt at getting a Double Barrel Ale clone.
Deschutes Brewery’s Bachelor Bitter clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis is a traditional-style English pub bitter that is only available on tap at the Bend brewpub. Features notes of caramel and is very earthy.
Gordon Strong ‘s American Pale Ale
FREEBy Gordon Strong of Beavercreek, Ohio, winner of the 13th Dayton Beerfest (Dayton, OH – 131 entries)
Eric Heinz and Kyle Autry ‘s American Pale Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBy Eric Heinz and Kyle Autry of Houston, Texas, winner of the Alamo City Cerveza Fest (San Antonio, Texas – 302 entries)
Justin Rawleigh’s American Pale Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBy Justin Rawleigh of Gilbert, Arizona, winner of the Arizona Spring Classic (Tempe, Arizona – 217 entries)
Benjamin Sharp’s American Pale Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBy Benjamin Sharp of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, winner of Vicbrew (Melbourne, Australia – 437 entries)