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Resurgence Brewing Co.’s Oktoberfest clone: Replicator
Dear Replicator, New breweries continue to pop up all over the country and Buffalo, New York is no exception. Resurgence Brewing is one that is climbing quickly in popularity and after ordering a flight
Lake Time Brewery’s Park Bench Porter: Replicator
Dear Replicator, We live in Wyoming but were recently in Clear Lake, Iowa and stopped at Lake Time Brewery. All of their beers were good but their Park Bench Porter really stood out. I rarely use delicious
Milking It: The New Age of Lactose
A non-fermentable sugar, at least by Saccharomyces cerevisiae standards, lactose leaves a lasting sweetness and typically imparts body into beers. Lactose has been used commercially in brewing for well over 100 years yet so often gets pigeonholed as an ingredient solely for use in milk stouts. But the times are definitely changing.
Russian Imperial Stout Clones & Brewing Tips
“Stout” is a description that summarizes more than a half dozen specific beer styles, but there is no doubt that the imperial stout is king. Get tips to brew this tricky, high-ABV style, plus find recipes for 6 commercial imperial stout clones.
10 Classic Clones
Now you can make your own recreations of Anchor Steam, Fuller’s ESB, Guinness Draught, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Orval Trappist Ale, Duvel, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Pilsner Urquell, Celebrator and Warsteiner Premium Varum. There
Drop-In Brewing Co.
A well-balanced wee heavy (Scottish 90/-) may seem like a straight-forward style to brew, but a challenge to master. The Replicator gets the skinny on Heart of Lothian, a wee heavy from one of the legends in the brewing world.
Cloning Beers for Beginners
There are hundreds of resources available to homebrewers looking to clone the world’s most popular beers. But, inevitably, we’ve all stumbled upon that obscure brew that flies below the radar — be
Artificial or Intelligent?
Artificial intelligence is all around us. We use its recommendations when shopping and selecting shows to binge, rely on its answers to questions and to filter out spam emails. Why not use it to help in our homebrewing hobby? A technologist shares his experiences exploring the applications and potential of AI-assisted homebrewing that may be of service to beginners and longtime brewers alike.
A Synergy of Opposites
A homebrewer shares his experience brewing a new IPA that crosses the positive attributes of brut IPA and milkshake IPA. The result is a dry, hoppy beer with a full mouthfeel, and it proved popular in its first commercial release after he was invited to help brew it at a brewery in Florida.
Barrel Aging: Pro Brewer Roundtable Tips
A roundtable discussion among professional barrel users.
Over a Barrel
La Folie, a limited-release beer similar to a Belgian lambic, is aged with wild yeast and bacteria in wooden barrels. Here’s how to make this superlative sour beer at home, with inside tips, techniques and a recipe from the New Belgium brewmaster.
The Bitter Truth
British bitter is broken into three distinct styles in the Beer Judge Certification Program style guide, largely based on strength. However, there are other variations of bitter that don’t fit any of these categories. Get to better know the Yorkshire and Manchester bitters and then give brewing one — or both — a try.
