Date: January-February 2021
Crowing Glory: A brief history of crown caps
Resting securely on the tops of our bottles, holding in beer and carbonation, the crown cap is the perfect tool for the job. But have you ever wondered about its origins?
Pedal Haus Brewery’s Barrel-Aged Quad Clone
It’s a beer big in all regards: Aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and alcohol. The beer has a full body, with enough carbonation (2.8 v/v) to give it a “lighter than it really is” feel to it. Though the alcohol is strong at 10.6% ABV, it is just one of many components to this complex beer that blend into the whole instead of standing out by itself.
Brewing Modern Porter
If there’s a brewing question more ubiquitous than “what’s the difference between stout and porter?” I don’t know what it is. One thing I do know, though, is that like most any
Low Alcohol Pilsner
Low Alcohol Pilsner (5 gallons/19 L all-grain)OG = 1.016 FG = 1.013IBU = 19 SRM = 2 ABV = 0.5% Ingredients3 lbs. (1.36 kg) German Pilsner malt 3.2 oz. (91 g) wheat malt3.2 oz.
Hold the Alcohol
With the growing trend in non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beer, we take a look at how homebrewers can create these beers at home without the expensive equipment used in most commercial settings.
Imprint Beer Co.’s Imperial Milk Porter clone
Imprint Beer Co.’s Imperial Milk Porter clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.102 FG = 1.026IBU = 30 SRM = 60 ABV = 11.4% Ingredients12 lbs. (5.4 kg) American 2-row pale malt 2.5
Beachwood Brewing Co.’s Wholly Smoke Robust Smoked Porter clone
Beachwood Brewing Co.’s Wholly Smoke Robust Smoked Porter clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.071 FG = 1.016IBU = 36 SRM = 48 ABV = 7.2% Wholly Smoke incorporates a blend of
A Tale of Two Historic Porters
I have recently been a part of brewing two historic porters on a commercial scale. The first was a re-creation of a specific historical brew at Brewport Brewing Co. in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The
Brewport Brewing Co.’s Dr. Foster’s Bridgeporter clone
Brewport Brewing Co.’s Dr. Foster’s Bridgeporter clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.054 FG = 1.013IBU = 37 SRM = 49 ABV = 5.3% This recipe is Brewport Brewing Co.’s interpretation of
Springdale Beer Co. & Brewport Brewing Co.’s Brow Brau clone
Springdale Beer Co. & Brewport Brewing Co.’s Brow Brau clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.049 FG = 1.017IBU = 25 SRM = 25 ABV = 4.1% This recipe may be
Understanding Brewing Ingredients
I was making pancakes one day with a box of Bisquick mix and noticed that there are a bunch of recipes on the back for things you can make with Bisquick. In addition
Roasted Malts: Tips from the Pros
Two 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) medalists share their preferences and techniques for brewing with roasted malts. Jeff Young, Co-Founder/Brewmaster of Shoe Tree Brewing Co. in Carson City, Nevada For chocolate
