Date: October 2022
Titletown Brewing Company
Digital and Plus Members OnlyGreen Bay, Wisconsin, is most well known for its American football team, but another reason to visit is one of its local breweries. Learn about Titletown Brewing and its legendary Green 19 IPA.
Mild By Name, Mild By Nature
Digital and Plus Members OnlyEnglish mild has been around for hundreds of years, yet it can still be a difficult style to put a finger on. That may be due to no single characteristic jumping out of the glass or the fact it has undergone numerous iterations throughout history. An Englishman explains why those beyond the U.K. should be taking a closer look at the humble mild. Plus: Four mild clone recipes from the U.K.
Homebrew Chicha Beer
FREEHomebrew Chicha Beer (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.048 FG = 1.010IBU = 0 SRM = 2 ABV = 5.1% This is a more traditional, rustic version using homemade and
Cervecería Quiteña’s Fandango clone
FREECervecería Quiteña’s Fandango clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.040 FG = 1.002IBU = 0 SRM = 2 ABV = 5% My deepest thanks go to Andrés Erazo of Cervecería
Chicha Beer
FREEChicha beer is a modern interpretation of the historical chicha drink from the Andean region of South America that respects tradition by using elements of the historical style with modern methods and ingredients. This reimagined style is open to interpretation, but is most often brewed with corn and other ingredients native to Latin America, has a slight sourness, skips the hops, and should be drank fresh. Learn more about this rustic style and how to brew your own chicha beer.
Lautering for All-Grain Brewers
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThere is more to lautering than just rinsing grains with water. You need to consider the design of the mash and lauter system, grain crush, temperature, sparge volume, lauter flow, pH, and more. Take a closer look at ways to maximize the efficiency of your lauter.
Yes, Homebrewers Can
Digital and Plus Members OnlyCans have become the packaging of choice for craft brewers over the past decade. More recently they have gained popularity among homebrewers as more single-can seamers hit the market. Crack open a can and take a look at home canning techniques and a comparison of systems for homebrewers.
Cross Borders Brewing Co. & Dark Star Brewing Co.’s Intergalactic Mild clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyCross Borders Brewing Co. & Dark Star Brewing Co.’s Intergalactic Mild clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.061 FG = 1.015IBU = 25 SRM = 22 ABV = 6.1% This recipe represents the hybrid mild. Brewed using Nottingham yeast for its strong attenuation for the higher gravity. This beer has a strength more akin to heritage mild but
Steam Machine Brewing Co.’s Imperial Honeyed Mild clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlySteam Machine Brewing Co.’s Imperial Honeyed Mild clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.079 FG = 1.013IBU = 32.5 SRM = 5.7 ABV = 8.7% This is a good example of a modern homage to the heritage mild. Nick Smith at Steam Machine told me he was inspired by reading Ron Pattinson’s blogs and seeing heritage mild
Thornbridge Brewery & Bundobust Brewery’s Dark Mild clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThornbridge Brewery & Bundobust Brewery’s Dark Mild clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.039 FG = 1.010IBU = 25 SRM = 23 ABV = 3.8% A bit more chocolate malt than you’d usually see in a traditional mild makes this collaboration beer unique (though you’d lose points from a BJCP judge). Dominic Driscoll, Production Manager at Thornbridge,
Elusive Brewing’s Microball clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyElusive Brewing’s Microball clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.041 FG = 1.013IBU = 16 SRM = 18 ABV = 3.7% This is a great example of how to build the grain bill without relying on chocolate or black malt. A blend of dark crystal malts gives this recipe that classic malty mild flavor. Andy Parker,
Killing It NAB
FREEIf you are looking to brew a non-alcohol beer in your home or brewery, here is recipe and directions to produce one yourself.