Date: July-August 2010
Whirlpool Dynamics: The physics of trub removal
FREEWhirlpooling is a method for separating trub from wort that is widely used by homebrewers and commercial brewers. In commercial breweries, trub-containing wort is pumped tangentially into a tank with a flow
Holden’s Black Country Bitter clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyHolden’s Black Country Bitter won Silver in the Bitter category in 2005 and is described as “A medium-bodied, golden ale; a light, well-balanced bitter with a subtle, dry, hoppy finish.” The data I have for this beer is: OG: 1.039. Malt bill: 85–95% Maris Otter pale malt, 0–10% crystal malt, 0–5% torrefied wheat, 0–2% brewing sugar. Hops: Fuggles, optional Goldings. Dry hops: Fuggles. EBC: 24–26.
Rudgate Viking clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyRudgate Viking won Silver in the Bitter category in 2002 and is described as “An initially warming and malty, full-bodied beer, with hops and fruit lingering into the aftertaste.” The data I have for this beer is OG: 1.039. Malt bill: 90% Halcyon pale malt, 10% crystal malt. Hops: Fuggles, Northdown or Challenger, Goldings. Late hops: Goldings. IBU: 24. EBC: 24–30.
Bateman’s XXXB Bitter clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBateman’s XXXB Bitter won Gold in the Premium Bitter/Special Bitter/Strong Bitter category in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1997. It is described as “A brilliant blend of malt, hops and fruit on the nose with a bitter bite over the top of a faintly banana maltiness that stays the course. A russet-tan brown classic.” From this I would suggest a yeast that provides a fruity character. The data I have for this beer is: OG: 1.048–1.049. Malt bill: 72–87% Pipkin or Maris Otter pale malt, 7.5–12% crystal malt, 0–3% wheat flour, 15–18% invert sugar. Hops: Challenger, Goldings. IBU: 37. EBC: 40–42.
CAMRA Champion Clones
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIn 1971, four British journalists, on holiday in Dunquin, Ireland, sat in Kruger’s Bar and hatched a plan. Reacting to the decline of traditional, cask-conditioned ales in British pubs, they formed the Campaign for the Revitalisation of Ale in an attempt to reverse this trend. By 2010, membership in their group — which changed its
Mauldon’s Black Adder clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA dark bitter stout. Roast and nut aromas with a fruity balance of hops and dark malt provide an excellent lingering finish.
Barley Brown’s Brewing Co.’s Turmoil Cascadian Dark Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBarley Brown’s Brewing Co.’s Turmoil Cascadian Dark Ale clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.070 FG = 1.010 IBU = 94 SRM = 35 ABV = 8.4% Ingredients11.5 lbs. (5.2 kg) 2-row pale malt 1 lb. 2 oz. (0.5 kg) Weyermann Carafa® Special II (dehusked) malt (450 °L) 1 lb. 2 oz. (0.5 kg)
Timothy Taylor Brewery: Boltmaker clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyFormerly known as Best Bitter, this classic English bitter was renamed in 2012 but retains its classic copper/amber color, citrus and fruity hop character, and a roasted, malty bitter finish.
Coach House: Post Horn Premium Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis extra special bitter pours a gold color and features a light, floral hop aroma.
American Rye
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIf you’re looking for a well-balanced American rye, you’re in luck. Recipe provided by Jamil Zainasheff.
American Wheat
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIf you’re looking for a well-balanced American wheat, you’re in luck. Recipe provided by Jamil Zainasheff.
Surly Brewing Company Furious IPA clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAccording to Surly Brewing Co., Furious is “An amber-colored ale with citrusy-hoppy aromas and flavors, balanced out by a chewy caramel malt backbone (sweetness), with a refreshing bitter finish.”