December 2000
Recipe
Munich Dunkel
In Munich they brew dunkel, which simply means “dark” in German. This recipe is for a dark, clean, malty lager that goes great with oompah bands and Bavarian pretzels.
Recipe
Holiday Ale
(5 gallons/19 L, extract with grains) OG = 1.063 FG = 1.015 IBU = 35 SRM = 10 ABV = 6.6% Ingredients: 12 oz. (0.34 kg) British crystal malt (55° L) 1
Recipe
Gruit-Style Spiced Ale
(5 gallons/19 L, extract with grains) OG = 1.063 FG = 1.015 IBU = 28 SRM = 14 ABV = 6.5% Ingredients: 12 oz. (0.34 kg) crystal malt (60° L) 4 oz.
Article
Gruit-Style Spiced Ale
OG, FG, IBUs and SRM will vary. Before the use of hops in beer, European beers were often flavored with gruit (rhymes with fruit). Gruit is a blend of herbs and spices,
Project
Make a Mini-Keg and In-Line Aerator: Projects
“How do I enter an Oktoberfest competition with a beer that needs another two weeks of conditioning before it’s carbonated?”
Article
Fining Beer Techniques
Hazed and confused about cloudy beer? Read on…
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Holiday Ale
Tis the season for celebrations…
Recipe
Sudwerks’ Hubsch Marzen clone
According to Sudwerk’s website, “Choice hops and five different specialty malts are combined to produce this rich, amber and copper-toned lager. Sweeter in flavor than Sudwerk’s other core offerings, the Märzen has a full robust character with a smooth, zen-like finish.”
Article
Brewing Holiday Beers: Tips from the Pros
Holiday Brews: Festive beer is only a hop, spice and fruit away With the holidays approaching, this is the perfect time to expand your repertoire with a festive holiday beer recipe. Friends
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Homebrew Lab Equipment
From the humble hydrometer to a handheld pH meter, here are the gizmos every science-inclined homebrewer should have.
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Be Bold, Get Cold!
Nothing can showcase a homebrewer’s skills better than a clean, crisp lager. Here’s our step-by-step guide to making a batch of the coolest beer around.
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Beyond the Black and Tan: Unique Blends
Lambic, lime and soda pop: Beer can be blended in traditional ways … and also mixed with some surprising stuff!
