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October 2014
If you find yourself in need of more homebrew it is time to start brewing bigger batches. If you’re ready to “go Big,” Here is how to go beyond the basic homebrew.
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recipeOdell Brewing Company: Peach IPA clone
Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado brews the majority of its beers on a 50-barrel system, however brewers still put to use a 5-barrel pilot system at the brewery every week. This recipe (not to be confused with their seasonal imperial peach IPA Tree Shaker) was one of those pilot batches made available at the tasting room.
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recipeCaptain Lawrence Brewing Company: Pumpkin Ale clone
This beer is brewed with pureed pumpkins that are added directly to the mash, while pumpkin pie spices are added to the end of the boil. The finished amber ale is malty and smooth.
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articleBrewing with Dark Grains
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articlePilot Brewing Lessons & Recipes
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articleBig Batch Brewing Techniques
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articleSmall Batch Brewing Techniques
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articleBig Club Brew
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articleOktoberfest
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articleUnderstanding SG and Plato
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recipePA Alers 10th Anniversary Russian Imperial Stout
The homebrew club PA Alers provide the recipe the club brewed to commemorate their 10th Anniversary.
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Big Club Brews
The PA Alers Homebrew Club, based in Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna Valley, share tips for organizing a “big” brew day.
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mr-wizardBottling and Cask Ale
The Wiz helps a homebrewer looking for cask ale taste on a bottling budget. Plus, dry hopping in the keg.
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Mixing Valve: Projects
Achieve a precise water temperature for mashing in or lautering by building a mixing valve.
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