Beer Style: Spice, Herb and Vegetable Beer
Icarus Brewing Co.’s Pineapple Hindenburg clone
MEMBERS ONLYIcarus Brewing Co.’s Pineapple Hindenburg clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.064 FG = 1.016IBU = 17.1 SRM = 6 ABV = 6.2% This recipe was born out of a collaboration with the Ocean County Homebrewers club. The base recipe makes a very nice New England-style pale ale, but Icarus takes that and throws fresh habaneros into
Lindgren Craft Brewery’s Clarks Ferry Swankey clone
MEMBERS ONLYLindgren Craft Brewery’s Clarks Ferry Swankey clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.030 FG = 1.004 IBU = 15 SRM = 10–15 ABV = 3.5% Ingredients1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg) 6-row malted barley1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg) wheat bran1.7 lbs. (0.77 kg) light molasses (10 min.)3.6 AAU Cluster whole-leaf hops (first wort hop) (0.66 oz./19 g at 5.5% alpha acids)1
Historic Foraged Pennsylvania Swankey
MEMBERS ONLYHistoric Foraged Pennsylvania Swankey (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.030 FG = 1.004 IBU = 15 SRM = 10–15 ABV = 3.5% Ingredients1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg) 6-row malted barley1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg) wheat bran1.7 lbs. (0.77 kg) light molasses (10 min.)3.6 AAU Cluster whole-leaf hops (first wort hop) (0.66 oz./19 g at 5.5% alpha acids)10-qts. (10-L) fresh-picked alehoofFleischmann’s
Collision Bend Brewing Co.’s 8 Crazy Nights clone
MEMBERS ONLY(5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.078 FG = 1.018 IBU = 25 SRM = 13 ABV= 8.2% 8 Crazy nights is a full-bodied spiced winter ale brewed with cinnamon, honey, and apples. Ingredients13 lbs. (5.9 kg) 2-row pale malt1 lb. (0.45 kg) Munich malt (8 °L) 13.5 oz. (0.38 kg) Gambrinus honey malt5 oz. (0.14 kg) crystal
Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s Christmas Ale clone
MEMBERS ONLYGreat Lakes Brewing Co.’s Christmas Ale clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.070 FG = 1.012IBU = 30 SRM = 19 ABV = 7.5% By Cleveland tradition, the annual release of Christmas Ale effectively marks the official start of the holiday season in The Forest City. Ingredients10.5 lbs. (4.76 kg) American Pilsner malt1 lb. (0.45 kg)
The Lost Abbey Brewing Company’s Ten Commandments clone
MEMBERS ONLY(5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.089 FG = 1.006 IBU = 34 SRM = 33 ABV = 11% Ingredients10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 2-row pale malt 1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg) crystal wheat malt (55 °L) 0.75 lb. (0.34 kg) Special B malt0.75 lb. (0.34 kg) melanoidin malt0.75 lb. (0.34 kg) flaked barley0.4 lb. (0.18 kg)
Tribute Brewing Co.’s White Legs Jalapeño Wheat clone
FREETribute Brewing Co.’s White Legs Jalapeño Wheat clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.052 FG = 1.010 IBU = 16 SRM = 3 ABV = 5.5% This recipe was designed and brewed
Poblano Wit
FREEPoblano Wit (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.064 FG = 1.012 IBU = 15 SRM = 4 ABV = 6.6% I’ve made this beer over a dozen times and most of
Autumn Apple Spiced Ale
MEMBERS ONLYAutumn Apple Spiced Ale (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.064 FG = 1.018IBU = 25 SRM = 11 ABV = 5.9% Courtesy of Maltose Express Monroe, Connecticut Our Apple Spiced Ale has captured Autumn in a glass. Subtle spices combine with apple flavor in a malty, warming seasonal brew. The addition of maple syrup
Hippie Farm
MEMBERS ONLYHippie Farm is a light and refreshing saison that marries the flavors of a simple, traditional farmhouse-style saison with hints of lemon and lavender.
Epic Brewing Co.’s Utah Sage Saison clone
MEMBERS ONLYThe initial aromas are all herb, with a low floral and fruity hops aroma underneath. I didn’t perceive much in the way of grist aromatics until I took my first sip, and then it all really came together. The rich malts lingered on the tongue and the savory herbs filled the nose, with peppery phenols accenting everything beautifully.
Beets by Drie Saison
MEMBERS ONLYBeets impart the flavor of fresh soil and a fantastic magenta color to beer. Beets were my answer to rescue a Brett saison with objectionable sulfur. I hoped the renewed fermentation from the sugar in the beets would drive off the volatile aromatics while the aromatics would complement the spicy and earthy wild yeast character. I peeled and shredded three beets on a box grater and racked five gallons (19 L) of beer onto it for an extended secondary. It worked!