Date: September 2005
10 Clones from the Dark Side
For this collection of homebrew recreations of commercial beers, the lure of roasted grains was just too much and we turned to the dark side. Brew these clones you must.
Brewery Ommegang: Abbey Ale clone
“The crystal and roasted malts merge well together to yield soft caramel and raisin notes. These flavors will evolve gracefully as the beer ages.” — Randy Thiel, Brewer.
BruRm @ BAR’s Raven Haired Beauty clone
An English dark mild ale with notes of toffee and coffee in the aroma and a nutty finish.
Grand Teton Brewing Company: Bitch Creek ESB (Extra Special Brown) clone
Bitch Creek balances big malt sweetness and robust hop flavor for a full-bodied, satisfying mahogany ale. This year-round offering has claimed 15 gold medals in national competitions.
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery: Hope and King Scotch Ale clone
This exceptionally smooth beer showcases the beauty of malted barley, as notes of caramel, toffee, and toasted chocolate rise from its mahogany depths. Hope & King has won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival.
Capital Brewery: Brown Ale clone
This brown ale (now retired) out of Middleton, Wisconsin is clear and dark amber color with a solid, malty backbone.
Tommyknocker Brewery: Imperial Nut Brown Ale
This rich ale gets its complexity from pure maple syrup as well as chocolate and crystal malts.
Dogfish Head Craft Brewing: Indian Brown clone
This dark IPA is available year-round and is dry hopped similarly to Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute and 90 Minute IPAs. It is roasty, with a mild hop bitterness.
Avery Brewing Co.’s New World Porter clone
Avery Brewing Co.’s New World Porter clone (5 gallon/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.067 FG = 1.017 IBU = 44 SRM = 45 ABV = 6.5% Ingredients 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg) 2-row
Old Dominion Brewing Co.’s Oak Barrel Stout clone
Old Dominion Brewing Co.’s Oak Barrel Stout clone (5 gallon/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.056 FG = 1.017 IBU = 52 SRM = 61 ABV = 5.1% Ingredients 8 lbs. 1 oz.
Lagunitas Brewing Co.’s Cappuccino Stout clone
Lagunitas Brewing Co.’s Cappuccino Stout clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.080 FG = 1.014 IBU = 30 SRM = 45 ABV = 8.7% Ingredients 11.6 lbs. (5.3 kg) 2-row pale malt
Build a Bottle/Carboy/Hose Sanitizing Sprayer: Projects
Our Project guy reworks his favorite project — a bottle sanitizing sprayer. Convert a Corny keg to a cool and useful gadget. that can handle a variety of your brewing equipment.
