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  Gordon Strong’s Czech Dark Lager

  I prefer maltier versions of this style a touch stronger but this version is on the hoppy side to help distinguish it from its German cousin

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  Czech Dark Lager: Prague’s dunkel

  When it comes to dark lagers, schwarzbier and Munich dunkels aren’t the only kinds being brewed in Europe. Learn about the differences bet

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  Gordon Strong’s Scottish Export

  This recipe can easily be scaled down to make a Scottish heavy, say at 3.5% ABV, or scaled up to a stronger but still export strength 5.2% b

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  Scottish Export: The pale ale of Scotland

  An often misunderstood style here on this side of the Atlantic, shilling ales should be sessionable and refreshing. Gordon Strong explores S

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  Gordon Strong’s German Helles Exportbier

  This beer is bolder than your typical lawnmower beer, but it is meant to reward a hard day’s work. So go cross something off your to-do li

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  Helles Exportbier: Dortmunder export, for those of you who aren’t German

  Here in the U.S., it is often known as Dortmunder export beer, but in Germany a better name is helles exportbier. Learn the historical conte

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  Gordon Strong’s American Amber Ale

  The challenge in this style is restraint, and keeping the flavors in balance. If you do that, this could be a choice as one of your regular

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  American Amber Ale

  While its popularity peaked in the earlier years of the craft beer movement American amber ales are far from dead. Learn some of the key tra

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  Gordon Strong’s Witbier

  The beer should ferment dry but not seem bitter because of the low IBUs. This should increase drinkability, as long as it is carbonated well

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  Witbier: A hazy shade of summer

  Adding fruit, spices, or other flavorings to beer is commonplace for homebrewers and craft brewers alike, but there are many ways to go abou

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  Gordon Strong’s Leichtbier

  When I first thought about giving a recipe for this style, I was going to say, “just take your favorite Pilsner or helles recipe, but use

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  Leichtbier: Light in alcohol, not flavor

  German light beer is much different than what Americans have come to expect of “lite” beer. Learn some of the keys to crafting a full-fl