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October 2010
Tips and techniques to use extract like a pro, plus an extract brew day pictorial guide. Whether new to homebrewing or just curious how other brewers approach their brew day, a picture can be worth a thousand words. So, grab a homebrew and check out our pictorial guide to an extract brew day.
In this issue
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recipePacific Coast Brewing Co.’s Megalodon Imperial IPA clone
West-coast IPAs are known for two things, huge hop character and a dry finish. Here is an extract-based recipe for those looking to create a big west-coast IPA without the hassle of an all-grain brewday. Pacific Brewing Co. may no longer be brewing beer, but the legacy of Megalodon lives on.
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recipeUncommon Common – California Common
Anchor Brewing Company has always been very generous to homebrewers. This recipe by Jamil Zainasheff makes a beer similar in flavor to Anchor Steam, but a bit bigger in mouthfeel, hops and malt flavors. If you want a beer a bit drier and more like Anchor Steam, eliminate the Munich, Victory and pale chocolate malts.
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recipeThe Jitters Coffee-Chocolate Stout
This chocolate coffee stout recipe was created and brewed by BYO’s Dave Green for a special live tasting on National Public Radio’s daily show “On Point” on Friday, October 1, 2010.
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recipePractically Perfect Peach (Peach Wheat)
Beer brewed by BYO’s Dave Green, which was tasted live by Brad Ring on National Public Radio’s daily show "On Point" on Friday, October 1, 2010.
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articleExtract Brew Day: A Pictorial Guide
Whether new to homebrewing or just curious how other brewers approach their brew day, a picture can be worth a thousand words. So, grab a homebrew and check out our pictorial guide to an extract brew day.
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California Common
The beer style California Common is typified, but not defined, by Anchor Steam. Learn how to brew a common or uncommon common.