Writer: Jamil Zainasheff
Saison Ale
Jamil Zainasheff states “The characteristic fruity/spicy flavors and aromas of this style come from fermentation, although some brewers do add spices. While some brewers may add spices, I prefer the more subtle and complex spiciness that fermentation develops.”
Russian Imperial Stout: Style Profile
Russian imperial stout was one of the first beer styles that caught my interest. I remember tasting North Coast Old Rasputin as I read and reread the BJCP style guidelines for the
Mike Riddle’s Tricentennial Stout
My friend Mike Riddle, well known for his award-winning Russian imperial stout, does use a lower attenuating Irish ale strain. He counters this with very high levels of roast malt and hops to try to balance out the residual sweetness. He also keeps the amount of crystal malts to one modest addition of dark crystal.
The Czar’s Revenge
Even though this was at one time a British beer for a Russian court, the resurrection of its popularity in the United States means that a brewer has a number of fermentation choices. The only real must do is avoiding hot, fusel alcohols and an overly sweet finish.
West Coast Style IPA
A recipe inspired by Green Flash’s West-Coast IPA. Big late hopping and dry hopping additions give a big boost while the bitterness and malts balance each other nicely. Recipe written by Jamil Zainasheff
Smoked Porter
Smoked Porter (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.065 FG = 1.016 IBU = 31 SRM = 39 ABV = 6.5% Ingredients 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg) American 2-row (2 °L) 2.6 lbs.
“Other Smoked Beer” Style Profile
Early on in my beer education, I tried the classic smoked beers of Germany. I found the bold smoked flavors intriguing. It reminded me of two of my favorite things: camping and
A Bitter to Be Proud Of
Jamil Zainasheff provides readers with an English Bitter that they can be proud of. Find ingredients and step by step here.
Best Bitter
I just returned from a visit to London where I attended the Great British Beer Festival. London has always been a favorite of mine. The city, its people, its history, and its
Cowboy Alt
Jamil Zainasheff provides a classic Düsseldorf altbier recipe for readers here. You can find the full Style Profile column in the articles section to delve deeper into this style.
American Pale Ale
“A middle of the road, more malt and hop balanced American PA.” — Jamil Zainasheff
Specialty IPA
When I started brewing, there was only one style category for India pale ale. Just a single category, no subcategories. Several years later, people had begun talking about the differences between English
