Date: September 2002
Creemore Springs Premium Lager clone
FREE“A big taste from a tiny place” is Creemore Springs creed. This Ontario-based brewery focuses on producing German-style beers. Here is a recipe for their Premium Lager, made using a North American lager yeast.
Bell’s Brewery Best Brown Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA smooth, toasty brown ale. Aromas of caramel and cocoa.
Kohl’s Pale Kellerbier
Digital and Plus Members OnlyMore hop presence than a Munich Helles and most often served relatively young and unfiltered in comparison to Pilsner, a Kellerbier can come in a Pale or Amber version. This version falls in the Pale variety. This recipe is a little stronger than a traditional Kellerbier, but the hops will provide a bright balance to the malt and alcohol.
Cabin Fever Saison
Digital and Plus Members OnlySaison is French for "season." It is the name originally given to Pale Ales brewed in the French part of Belgium. Here is a great recipe to brew in late winter to enjoy after spring yard work is complete.
Bamberg Rauchbier
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAn ancient beer style that’s still smokin’.
Taking original gravity readings
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis question brings up some issues that I have experienced over the years and I have been somewhat surprised by my observations. I usually collect a wort sample from a sample valve placed in-line between the wort cooler and the fermenter. I do this because I want to know my wort density prior to pitching,
Silicone hosing lifespan
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe hoses used in homebrewing are similar to the hoses used in beverage and food-processing plants, except the industrial-grade hoses are reinforced to increase their pressure rating and usually covered by a durable protective outer covering to increase ruggedness in a plant environment. At first glance, a commercial-quality brewery hose looks like a completely different
Build a Draft Beer Fridge: Projects
Digital and Plus Members OnlyKeep draft beer cool by giving new life to your old dorm fridge from school.
The Science of Yeast
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe layman’s guide to the science of brewer’s yeast.
Fruit Brewing Techniques
FREEHow to make a berry good beer.
Brewing Smoked Beers: Tips from the Pros
Digital and Plus Members OnlyExpert advice on brewing smoked beers and smoking your malt at home.
The Beers of Franconia, Germany
Digital and Plus Members OnlyNestled in northern Bavaria, this region of Germany is home to a startling diversity of beer styles.