Date: September 2005
10 Clones from the Dark Side
Digital and Plus Members OnlyFor 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
Digital and Plus Members Only“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
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAn 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
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBitch 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
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis 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
FREEThis 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
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis rich ale gets its complexity from pure maple syrup as well as chocolate and crystal malts.
Dogfish Head Craft Brewing: Indian Brown clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis 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
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAvery 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 pale malt 2.33 lbs. (1.06 kg) Munich malt (10 °L) 1 lb. 2.66 oz. (0.53 kg) crystal malt (120 °L) 9.33 oz. (0.26
Old Dominion Brewing Co.’s Oak Barrel Stout clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyOld 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. (3.66 kg) 2-row pale malt 6.5 oz. (0.19 kg) Carapils® malt 15 oz. (0.43 kg) Munich malt 10 oz. (0.28 kg) crystal malt
Lagunitas Brewing Co.’s Cappuccino Stout clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyLagunitas 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 1.75 lbs. (0.8 kg) wheat malt 1.25 lbs. (0.57 kg) crystal malt (60 °L) 9.5 oz. (0.27 kg) chocolate malt 9.5 oz. (0.27
Build a Bottle/Carboy/Hose Sanitizing Sprayer: Projects
Digital and Plus Members OnlyOur 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.