Date: December 2004

22 result(s).

SamiClones

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It’s arguably the most famous holiday beer in the world – Samichlaus. Learn from homebrewers who have made it how to clone this Christmas classic.


Schloss Eggenberg: Samichlaus clone

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For a long time, Samiclaus held the title as strongest beer in the world. Samichlaus is a doppelbock that continues to develop the longer it is aged.


Magic Hat Brewing Co.’s Feast of Fools clone

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“This beer is more along the style of a sweet stout. There’s no milk sugar, but we use one pound of fresh raspberries per gallon!” — Magic Hat head brewer Matt Cohen (now owner of Fiddlehead Brewing Co. in Shelburne, Vermont)


Avery Brewing Company’s Old Jubilation Ale clone

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Available October through November, Old Jubilation is a winter strong ale that features a hint of hazelnuts, mocha, toffee, and spice.


Redhook Ale Brewery’s Winterhook clone

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This is a clone of one of the Winterhook Dark Ale batches, but according to their website Winterhook is “Crafted with an evolving mix of malts and hops, each yearly edition of Winterhook is one-of-a-kind.” Check out Redhook’s website for the latest rendition of this beer!


Summit Brewing Co.’s Winter Ale clone

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First brewed in 1987, this winter warmer exhibits bready, toasted malt flavors with hints of coffee, caramel, black cherry, cocoa, and a dash of hop spice.


Pyramid Snow Cap Ale clone

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This full-bodied winter warmer is brewed in the spirit of British winter ales. Crafted with a flurry of roasted chocolate and caramel malts, and generously hopped, it delivers a smooth finish that makes this beer the perfect cold weather companion. This clone recipe first ran in the July 1998 issue and has been tweaked several times through the years.


Widmer Brothers Brewing Co.’s SnowPlow Milk Stout clone

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This recipe has been officially retired from Widmer Brother’s seasonal rotation, but they will bring it back from time to time. You can brew this sweet stout year round though, thanks to Widmer Brothers for sharing the recipe.


Full Sail Brewing Co.’s Wassail clone

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This deep mahogany winter warmer is a 13-time gold medal winner. It is available from October through December each year.


Breckenridge Brewery’s Christmas Ale clone

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Breckenridge Brewery describes this winter warmer as a beer with extra flavor and strength, with a sturdy texture and rich flavors of caramel and chocolate.


Saint Arnold Christmas Ale clone

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“There are no spices in (the Christmas Ale) at all, but I would have sworn there was before I started working here.”
— Saint Arnold Brewing brewmaster, Dave Fougeron


Carolina Beer Co.’s Cottonwood Frostbite clone

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“It is a hoppier beer, (but) is very drinkable and heavier for the season.” — head brewer, Nikki Koontz


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