Date: December 2000
Munich Dunkel
FREEIn 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.
Holiday Ale
Digital and Plus Members Only(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 oz. (28 g) British black malt 7 lbs. (3.2 kg) Muntons extra light dried malt extract (DME) 8 AAUs Fuggle hops (60 min.) (2
Gruit-Style Spiced Ale
Digital and Plus Members Only(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. (113 g) torrified wheat 3.5 oz. (100 g) British chocolate malt 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) Muntons extra light dried malt extract (DME) 2
Gruit-Style Spiced Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyOG, 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, the most common being bog myrtle, yarrow and rosemary. Gruit ale was the main form of ale in Europe for close to 700
Make a Mini-Keg and In-Line Aerator: Projects
Digital and Plus Members Only“How do I enter an Oktoberfest competition with a beer that needs another two weeks of conditioning before it’s carbonated?”
Fining Beer Techniques
FREEHazed and confused about cloudy beer? Read on…
Holiday Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyTis the season for celebrations…
Sudwerks’ Hubsch Marzen clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAccording 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.”
Brewing Holiday Beers: Tips from the Pros
Digital and Plus Members OnlyHoliday 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 and family will soon be visiting, and with all the parties you’ll attend, stronger and more experimental beers can make this a year
Homebrew Lab Equipment
Digital and Plus Members OnlyFrom the humble hydrometer to a handheld pH meter, here are the gizmos every science-inclined homebrewer should have.
Be Bold, Get Cold!
Digital and Plus Members OnlyNothing 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.
Beyond the Black and Tan: Unique Blends
Digital and Plus Members OnlyLambic, lime and soda pop: Beer can be blended in traditional ways … and also mixed with some surprising stuff!