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September 2012
From avoiding common mistakes to tackling yeast problems, fermentation temperature, and oxidation, we help you troubleshoot.
In this issue
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recipeJack and Ken’s Ale — Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Ale Collaboration clone
Sierra Nevada put together this recipe in collaboration with Jack McAuliffe from New Albion Brewing (1976–1982) in Sonoma, California using raw materials available in the late 1970s. This was one of four Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Collaboration Ales.
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recipeThe Alchemist, Ninkasi Brewing Company, and Stone Brewing Company: More Brown Than Black IPA clone
This collaboration black IPA shows off a big fruity, spicy, herbal hop profile.
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recipe21st Amendment Brewery and Ninkasi Brewing Company: Allies Win the War clone
This collaboration English strong ale came to be thanks to 21st Amendment’s Shaun O’Sullivan and Ninkasi’s Jamie Floyd, who had been friends since brewing together in the 1990s at Steelhead Brewery. Both brewers had won GABF medals for their versions of this style, and decided to brew one together using local ingredients.
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articleBuild a Bottle Washer/Sanitizer
I built this bottle washer to help out with the huge task of bottling in my homebrewery (and also for my home winemaking efforts). As any homebrewer can agree, anything that can be done to make bottling time easier is worth it.
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articleUnderstanding Yeast Metabolism
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recipeBlack Widow Porter
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recipeEl Camino (Un)Real Black Ale clone
Collaboration among 21st Amendment, Firestone Walker and Stone Brewing Co. A smooth black ale that has fig, chia seeds, fennel seeds, and pink peppercorns added. -
mr-wizardWhite Spots On Top of My Brew
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Robust Porter
Roasty, hoppy, frequently with a healthy dose of caramel sweetness, robust porter is a dark, satisfying brew.