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  Debittered Black Malt

  Like dark beers, but not the bitter astringency that sometimes comes with dark grains? Don’t be bitter, debitter — by using debittere

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  Klosterbrauere Ettaler Curator clone

  This doppelbock is much darker tasting than others, with massive aromas and flavors of fruitcake, port, figs and raisins. Although extremely

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  St. Bernardus Abt 12 60th Anniversary Edition clone

  This recipe is for their 60th anniversary edition, which is closer to their original recipe. Although probably not authentic, the debittered

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  Schneider Weisse: Aventinus clone

  This beer is basically a wheat doppelbock, made to compete with the true doppelbocks. It features notes of raisins, plums, bananas, cloves,

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  George Gale & Co.’s Gale Prize Old Ale clone

  This opens with a deep caramel apple character with notes of plums and sultanas. The tart fruity finish has hints of raisins and a spiciness

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  Hook Norton Brewery’s Double Stout clone

  The “double stout” in this beer’s name is not indicative of a strong beer. Actually, it’s quite low in gravity and makes a particula

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  Desnoes & Geddes’ Dragon Stout clone

  Jet black, yet showing little evidence of roast character . . . more like brown sugar like sweetness.

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  Rogue Shakespeare Stout clone

  Rogue’s Shakespeare Stout is a classic example of the style. Rogue describes it as, “Ebony in color with a rich creamy head, earthy flavor a

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  Wychwood Brewing Company: Hobgoblin Dark Ale clone

  This ruby-colored English ale delivers a delicious chocolate toffee malt flavor, balanced with rounded moderate bitterness and an overall fr

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  Alaskan Brewing Co.’s Smoked Porter clone

  Dark, robust, and smoky when young, this porter develops notes of sherry, Madeira, and raisin as it ages. It has a chewy malt character a

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  Sinebrychoff Porter clone

  From simple ingredients comes massive complexity. Robust toasty notes meet and blend with dark fruits and chocolate. The vinous, port-like c

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  Broughton Black Douglas clone

  Dark caramelized fruit, bready malt, and treacle fill out the flavors of this beer. The finish dries out just enough to highlight the deep m