Beer Style: Pale Ale Family
American Pale Ale
“A middle of the road, more malt and hop balanced American PA.” — Jamil Zainasheff
Longmont Pale Ale
This 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
This 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
There 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
Dear 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
Milwaukee Brewing Co.’s Louie’s Demise Ale clone
A 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
Double 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
This 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
By Gordon Strong of Beavercreek, Ohio, winner of the 13th Dayton Beerfest (Dayton, OH – 131 entries)
Eric Heinz and Kyle Autry ‘s American Pale Ale
By 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
By Justin Rawleigh of Gilbert, Arizona, winner of the Arizona Spring Classic (Tempe, Arizona – 217 entries)
Benjamin Sharp’s American Pale Ale
By Benjamin Sharp of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, winner of Vicbrew (Melbourne, Australia – 437 entries)
