Writer: Gordon Strong
Gordon Strong’s Cream Ale
(5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.052 FG = 1.010IBU = 14 SRM = 3 ABV = 5.6% Ingredients3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) German Pilsner malt3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) US 2-row malt2 lbs. (907
Cream Ale: An American original
Who created it and why is it called a cream ale? Alright, these are the two questions Gordon doesn’t have an answer for — but for everything else related to cream ale, he’s got a great story to tell of one of the iconic American styles of beer.
Strong Scotch Ale
Strong Scotch Ale (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.074 FG = 1.020IBU = 27 SRM = 19 ABV = 7.1% Ingredients15 lbs. (6.8 kg) Golden Promise malt5 oz. (142 g) debittered black
Brewing Traditional Scottish Ales
The beer styles of Scotland have been misunderstood for years. While entire books have been written on these beers, it seems that many brewers and beer enthusiasts have focused on minor points,
Scottish 70/- Heavy
Scottish 70/- Heavy (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.035 FG = 1.012IBU = 13 SRM = 13 ABV = 3% Ingredients6.5 lbs. (2.7 kg) Golden Promise pale ale malt6 oz. (170 g) flaked
Scottish 60/- Light
Scottish 60/- Light (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.032 FG = 1.012IBU = 17 SRM = 18 ABV = 2.5% Ingredients4 lbs. (1.8 kg) Golden Promise pale ale malt1 lb. (0.45 kg)
Rauchbier
Rauchbier (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.053 FG = 1.013IBU = 21 SRM = 16 ABV = 5.3% Ingredients6 lbs. (2.7 kg) German smoked malt (rauchmalz)3 lbs. (1.4 kg)
Rauchbier
A classic rauchbier can be an acquired taste. Those that appreciate the style know the depth of character found in them. Learn the history and the nuances to brew one yourself.
Belgian Pale Ale: The Pride of Antwerp
We here at BYO spoke and Gordon listened . . . check out the history and keys to making a Belgian pale ale that would make an Antwerpian proud (if that is what they are called).
The Hardest Styles to Brew
We at Brew Your Own recently posed a question to the readership on social media asking what styles they find hardest to brew, and why. The answers, as you’ll see, varied from
Gordon Strong’s California Common
California Common (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.050 FG = 1.013IBU = 35 SRM = 11 ABV = 5% Ingredients7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg) North American pale ale malt1.25 lbs. (567 g) Vienna
