Date: January-February 2019
Gordon Strong’s Altbier
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIn the world of beer trivia, if you mention altbier, most people know two facts: That it comes from Düsseldorf in Germany, and that “alt” means “old” in German. But it’s nothing like an English old ale . . .
Flanders Red Ale
FREEFlanders Red Ale (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.061 FG = ~1.008 IBU = 5 SRM = 22 ABV = ~7% Ingredients 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) Pilsner malt 3 lbs. (1.4
Beyond the Barrel
FREEBarrel-aged beers are wonderful, but barrels are also expensive, time-consuming, and take up a lot of space. With the wide array of oak alternatives available, they are also unnecessary. Explore the alternatives to barrels.
Vin Blanc IPA
FREEVin Blanc IPA (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.064 FG = 1.014 IBU = 58 SRM = 5 ABV = 6.4% Ingredients 9 lbs. (4.1 kg) Pure Idaho Pilsner malt 3
Abysmal Stout (Bourbon “Barrel” Aged)
FREEAbysmal Stout (Bourbon “Barrel” Aged) (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.096 FG = 1.020 IBU = 40 SRM = 66 ABV = 11.5% Ingredients 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) Golden PromiseTM malt 1.5
The Mysteries of Dark Lagers
Digital and Plus Members OnlyExplore the mysterious history of dark lagers; from when they were dark unintentionally to purposely, and the rise of bottom-fermented beers in Bavaria. Plus: 6 dark lager recipes.
Vienna Lager: Brewing the Austrian Beer Style Rescued by Mexico
Digital and Plus Members OnlyVienna lager was one of the earliest styles created with paler malts in the early 1840s, however by 1900 it was nearly extinct. Learn the history, ingredients, and brewing techniques for the beer Mexican brewers saved. Plus: Four Vienna lager clone recipes.
Pedal Haus Brewery’s Mexican Amber Lager clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyPedal Haus Brewery’s Mexican Amber Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.048 FG = 1.008 IBU = 17 SRM = 6 ABV = 5.2% A traditional Vienna-style lager with a delicate malt balance from Pedal Haus Brewery in Tempe, Arizona. Ingredients 5.25 lbs. (2.4 kg) Weyermann Vienna malt 4.5 lbs. (2 kg) Weyermann Pilsner malt
McFate Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyMcFate Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.052 FG = 1.011 IBU = 27 SRM = 7.5 ABV = 5.5% A lighter, Mexican amber interpretation of the traditional Vienna-style lager from McFate Brewing Co. in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ingredients 6.4 lbs. (2.9 kg) Weyermann Pilsner malt 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) Weyermann
Market Garden Brewery’s Boss Amber Lager clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyMarket Garden Brewery’s Boss Amber Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.054 FG = 1.014 IBU = 30 SRM = 11 ABV = 5.2% A traditional Vienna-style lager that has a semi-dry, toasted malt finish. A great session beer and a menu mainstay since Market Garden Brewery’s opening in Cleveland, Ohio in 2011.
Devils Backbone Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone
FREEDevils Backbone Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.050 FG = 1.011 IBU = 18 SRM = 10 ABV = 5.1% The gold standard for Vienna lagers in
Talking Brewer’s Water Lingo
FREELearn the basic terms and lingo of brewing water.