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October 2004

Set sail on a journey of new inventions, scurvy sailors and botched beer. It’s the (early) history of malt extract. Plus: historical extract recipes straight from Captain Cook!

pouring liquid malt extract into a brew kettle
Photo by Michael Tonsmeire

In this issue

  • recipe

    Sin City Brewery’s Amber clone

    Full-bodied and proud, this amber hued lager may be an Oktoberfest-style beer, but it is available to be enjoyed year round. A robust micro-brewed lager made with imported and specialty malts, Sin City Amber balances a full-bodied malt character with imported German Hallertauer hops.

  • recipe

    John’s Peppered Honey Wheat

    Anaheim and jalapeno peppers bring some heat to the party in this spiced-up honey wheat ale.

  • recipe

    Wee Little Hottie

    Looking to add some heat to a malt-forward style like a wee heavy? We’ve got you covered.

  • recipe

    The Mole (Chipotle Porter)

    Chipotle peppers bring a smoky, spicy flavor to this chocolatey porter recipe.

  • recipe

    Piatz’s Basic Lambic

    Steve Piatz is a member of the Minnesota Home Brewers Association. Steve breaks down the steps to produce a delicious lambic-styled beer using just malt extracts to make for an easy brew day.

  • mr-wizard

    Can I avoid yeast in the bottle when bottle conditioning

  • mr-wizard

    Convert a keg to a kettle with a spigot

  • project

    Mash/Lauter Tun: Projects

    An updated mash/lauter tun for RIMS brewing.

  • article

    Color Tips for Extract Beers: Tips from the Pros

    Extract brewing might sound simple, but it still provides plenty of room to customize your beer. Color, for example, is one target that extract brewers can work to fine tune. Here, two professional brewers who use extract offer their thoughts on getting the color you want from your extract homebrews.

  • article

    A History of Malt Extract

    Set sail on a journey of new inventions, scurvy sailors and botched beer. It’s the (early) history of malt extract. Plus: historical extract recipes straight from Captain Cook!

  • article

    Make Your Beer Burn: Bring the Heat of Hot Peppers to Your Brewing

    Find out how to add the heat of hot peppers to your homebrew and which styles of beer go best with the burn. Everything you need to know how to brew your own caliente.

  • article

    Lambic Brewing

    Take some wort contaminated with all sorts of microbes, let it “rot” for years and what do you get? One of the most interesting and unique styles of beer on the planet. Find out how to brew this sensational sour beer from Belgium.