Writer: Dawson Raspuzzi
Traditional Mead: Tips from the Pros
MEMBERS ONLYTwo meadmakers share their tips and procedure to make a traditional mead.
RPB’s Lede Lager
MEMBERS ONLYRPB’s Lede Lager (5 gallon/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.060 FG = 1.014 IBU = 62 SRM = 13 ABV = 6.2% Ingredients 9 lbs. (4.1 kg) 2-row pale malt 2.5 lbs.
RPB’s Doodle
MEMBERS ONLYOne of the fun things about the RPB is the ability to brew very unique beers. This recipe is Brewmaster Rod Read’s attempt to brew a beer that tastes like a snickerdoodle cookie.
RPB’s Imperial Oatmeal Stout
MEMBERS ONLYRecipe provided by Anheuser-Busch’s Research Pilot Brewery (RPB).
RPB’s Molé
MEMBERS ONLYRPB’s Molé (5 gallon/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.054 FG = 1.015 IBU = 2 SRM = 30 ABV = 5.3% Ingredients 9 lbs. (4.1 kg) 2-row pale malt 1.15 lbs. (0.52
Tips for Brewing Fruit Beer
MEMBERS ONLYGet advice on brewing fruit beers from the brewers of Ballast Point and Funky Buddha.
Spencer Trappist Ale clone
MEMBERS ONLYThe first beer released by the first and only American Trappist brewery, The Spencer Brewery located in Spencer, Massachusetts. This beer was designed to mirror the patersbiers (“fathers’ beer” in Flemish) found in Belgium. They have since released a full line-up of beers, but their original Belgian-style pale ale is something to be savored. Find the recipe here.
American Trappists
FREEThe monks of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Mass. run the first American Trappist brewery. Plus: a clone recipe.
India Pale Lager Roundtable
MEMBERS ONLYFive brewers share their insight for hop-loving homebrewers.
Single-Varietal Cider: Tips from the Pros
MEMBERS ONLYThree cidermakers discuss single-varietal hard ciders.
Brewing with Brett: Tips from the Pros
MEMBERS ONLYTwo pros dish on the wild Brettanomyces