Topic: Cloning
London Calling
Digital and Plus Members OnlyLondon has long been a place where people come together from across the globe to nurture novel ideas and create powerful movements. Influenced by European tradition, American innovation, and the rich diversity that only a global hub can access, over the past few years the city has witnessed the birth of countless creative breweries, and
Four Classic Clones of Great Britain
Digital and Plus Members OnlyTo a beer drinker, certain areas of the world are sacred. Cities like Munich, Vienna and Prague. Valleys like the Senne, Tettnang and Willamette. Even entire countries, like Germany and Belgium, conjure rich images of excellent beer, world-class ingredients and memorable evenings in pubs. Speaking of pubs, perhaps no place evokes more images than Great
Father Knows Best: 5 American Lager Recipes
Digital and Plus Members OnlyWhere would homebrewers be today if their Dads (or Moms) had drunk good beer? Most of them grew up in households in which the standard beer was just that, a standard beer: an American light or premium lager such as Bud, Miller, Coors, or Schlitz. Depending on how old you are, you may remember your
Dubbel Vision
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDubbel Vision Step-by-step recipes for recreating six legendary Belgian beers. As I write this article, the summer air is cooling, the trees are beginning to show fall colors and the great annual event known as “Back to School” is upon us. My wife and I are high school teachers, so this time of year is
5 Spring Seasonal Craft Clone Recipes
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAh, spring! Everyone knows what spring evokes, right? I’m sure we all know the songs and seasonal carols about whatever we cook in spring; and the smells of it, whatever it is, when we gather together for those spring holidays that have those traditional foods that we all know . . . OK, I admit
Brewing South of the Border Cerveza Mexican-Style Lagers
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThey seem to be everywhere these days. And I’m not just talking about a certain clear-glassed bottle with a lime sticking out of it. More and more, we’re seeing craft breweries producing versions of these crisp and refreshing beers, which seem to be ideally suited to warm days, sand between the toes, and a sunset
Deschutes Deconstructed
Digital and Plus Members OnlyWhen Gary Fish founded his Deschutes brewpub in Bend, Oregon in 1988 it was the first brewery in the city in modern times. Fast forward to the present and you will find over two dozen breweries, giving Bend possibly the highest number of breweries per capita of any place in the US. Is there something
Santa Fe Brewing’s State Pen Porter: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, My daughter was visiting Cedar Crest, New Mexico, and had the pleasure of drinking State Pen Porter from Santa Fe Brewing Company. She said it was the best porter she had ever had. It’s not available within 200 miles (320 km) of where I live and I really want to try it. I hope not to find myself in the
Brewing with Coconut
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIt pours a clear, dark cola brown with ruby red highlights (when held to the light) and a creamy tan head. Smells milky sweet with fudge, dark chocolate, roasted malts, and toasted coconut. Take a sip. In the flavor are dark brown sugars, coconut, iced coffee, and bitter dark chocolate. The body is light to
Odell Brewing’s Isolation Ale Clone: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, I’ve been a long-time reader and subscriber and finally have a question to ask which hasn’t been answered in either your great magazine or on the interwebs. I am a BIG fan of Odell Isolation Ale, but have been unable to find a clone recipe. I was hoping your team would be able to help me
Craze for the Haze: New England IPAs
Digital and Plus Members OnlyCentered in the northeastern corner of the USA, the hazy IPA has taken on a cult following in recent years. But the trend hasn’t come without backlash. In fact there is no shortage of opinions among craft beer enthusiasts these days about the haze craze. To those that enjoy this brand of IPA, the hazy
Lake Time Brewery’s Park Bench Porter: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, We live in Wyoming but were recently in Clear Lake, Iowa and stopped at Lake Time Brewery. All of their beers were good but their Park Bench Porter really stood out. I rarely use delicious to describe beer but the term really applies to this one. They are only open three days a week and brew on a