Date: Special Issue: 250 Classic Clone Recipes
Amherst Brewing Co.’s Anniversary Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyColumbus hops provide an earlthy, citrus hop profile for this amber ale. Melanoidin and light crystal malt provide a solid malty backbone.
Highland Brewing Co.’s Gaelic Ale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAccording to Highland Brewing Co.’s website, “A deep amber-colored American ale, featuring a rich malty body. Cascade and Willamette hops add a complex hop flavor and aroma. This ale is exceptionally balanced between malty sweetness and delicate hop bitterness. It has a universal appeal and is our workhorse, accounting for about half of our total production.”
Dick’s Brewing Co.’s Bottleworks IPA clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlySince this is a big beer, Dick’s takes it’s time producing Bottleworks IPA. It takes a total of 6 weeks to ferment, clear in the bright tank, mellow, and then Dick’s bottle conditions the beer for another 2 week.
Wolaver’s Organic Oatmeal Stout clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyWolaver’s describes its Oatmeal Stout as a “smooth-as-silk stout brimming with darkly roasted malts and rich notes of chocolate and coffee. A mocha-topped, black-as-night body gives way to a surprisingly smooth, full-bodied experience in this unfiltered offering.”
Black Diamond Brewing Company: Winter Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBlack Diamond Winter Ale is a classic Belgian dubbel. Perfect for the winter season, its deep garnet color accentuates its dark fruity undertones of raisins, dates, plums, and cherries.
Boulevard Brewing’s Nutcracker Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBoulevard’s annual winter warmer is a hearty brew with a deep amber color.
Breckenridge Brewery’s Avalanche Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAccording the Breckenridge Brewery’s website, “This classic American amber ale blends pale, chocolate, and caramel malts to create a well-rounded, flavorful beer. Caramel malts lend whispers of toffee and an enjoyable sweetness, while a touch of bittering hops gives this beer its clean finish. Crafted for balance, Avalanche is a versatile and satisfying anytime beer.”
Lake Placid Pub and Brewery: Ubu Ale clone
FREEThis English-style strong ale is deep garnet red in color, and features dark fruit and roasted malt flavors, with a slightly bitter finish.
Butte Creek Brewing’s Winter Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis beer is now retired. The Butte Creek Brewing Co.’s annual winter ale was technically an American Brown Ale with Fuggle hops providing a balance to the malty backbone.
Schloss Eggenberg: Samichlaus clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyFor a long time, Samiclaus held the title as strongest beer in the world. Samichlaus is a doppelbock that continues to develop the longer it is aged.
Magic Hat Brewing Co.’s Feast of Fools clone
Digital and Plus Members Only“This beer is more along the style of a sweet stout. There’s no milk sugar, but we use one pound of fresh raspberries per gallon!” — Magic Hat head brewer Matt Cohen (now owner of Fiddlehead Brewing Co. in Shelburne, Vermont)
Avery Brewing Company’s Old Jubilation Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAvailable October through November, Old Jubilation is a winter strong ale that features a hint of hazelnuts, mocha, toffee, and spice.