Recipes
Beer-style: Pale Lager Family
Michael Pearson’s Standard American Lager
This beer scored a 47 at the Indiana Brewers Cup, out of 1,071 entries.
Bill Ballinger’s Munich Helles
A Munich Helles recipes that scored a 46 out of 50 at the Indiana Brewers Cup among 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.
Kohl’s Pale Kellerbier
More hop presence than a Munich Helles and most often served relatively young and unfiltered in comparison to Pilsner, a Kellerbier can come in a Pale or Amber version. This version falls in the Pale variety. This recipe is a little stronger than a traditional Kellerbier, but the hops will provide a bright balance to the malt and alcohol.
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
Birch Sap Lager
"This recipe is from the Specialty/-Experimental/Historical category of the GNBC recipe book and is of local interest."
– Jay Levell
Saint Arnold Brewing Co.’s Summer Pils clone
Saint Arnold Summer Pils is a Munich-style Helles with a delicate, sweet malt taste complemented by an abundant hop aroma and flavor.
Snake River Brewing Co.’s See You In Helles clone
Helles is the German word for light-colored and perfectly describes this lager beer which is full bodied and lightly hopped.
California Common Shoreline Steamer
A California Common/American Lager recipe. Recipe submitted by The Cellar Homebrew, Seattle, Washington
www.cellar-homebrew.com
Grande Mexican Lager
“Grande” was designed by Randy Guerrero, an employee of William’s Brewing in San Leandro, California to accompany the setting summer sun. An imperialized Mexican lager.
Gary Foster’s Spotted Dog (California Common)
A fun twist on the classic California Common recipe.
