Writer: Glenn BurnSilver
Great Divide Brewery’s Yeti Imperial Stout clone
According to Great Divide’s website, “Yeti Imperial Stout is an onslaught of the senses. It starts with big, roasty malt flavor that gives way to rich caramel and toffee notes. Yeti gets its bold hop character from an enormous quantity of American hops. It weighs in at a hefty 75 IBUs.” There are many variants to the Yeti base beer including the famed barrel-aged version.
Flying Dog Brewery’s Gonzo Porter (Imperial Porter) clone
Brewed in honor of Hunter S. Thomson, this beer is “big, bold, and beautiful.” It features notes of roasted chocolate, coffee, and vanilla malt flavors.
Left Hand Brewery’s Twin Sisters (Double IPA) clone
A big, chewy, resiny, hop extravaganza. Not a brew for the feint of heart.
Avery Brewery’s The Kaiser (Imperial Oktoberfest) clone
According to Avery Brewing Co.’s website, “. . . a traditional Oktoberfest – gorgeous, deep copper sheen, massive malty backbone and spicy, floral, pungent Noble hops – then intensified each into this, an Imperial Oktoberfest.”
Odell Brewing Co.’s Double Pilsner clone
Like a double IPA, this is a amped up version of a Pilsner from Odell Brewing.
Redhook Ale Brewery’s Double Black Stout clone
Double Black Stout clone (Redhook Ale Brewery, Washington) (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.069 FG = 1.016 IBU = 70 SRM = 62 ABV = 7% Ingredients 9 lbs. (4.1 kg)
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
20 Clone Recipes from 20 Years
In our premiere issue (released in July 1995), Editor Craig Bystrynski, introduced the world to a magazine that promised to, “Celebrate the art and science of brewing.” He added, “We write about
Mobile Canning Lines
Mobile canners provide a great solution for small breweries that can’t afford a full-scale canning unit or don’t produce quite enough packaged beer to justify the cost.
Pilot Brewing Lessons & Recipes
In order to think big, you need to start small. That is the prevalent thinking for many of today’s commercial brewers who frequently utilize pilot systems as the brewhouse starting point. Pilot
Brewing Ancient Nordic Grog
“I’m lucky I get to do this,” Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Owner and Brewmaster states in no uncertain terms when asked about one of his latest “archaeobeer” projects: Kvasir. This
