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Scott Russell
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Dubbel Trubbel
Here is my recipe for a spiced dubbel, not patterned after any one commercial example but rather an amalgam of several but with a bit of a t
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Funky Mead — Metheglin
Mead is, of course, easier to brew than beer, although it takes much longer for it to become drinkable, 13 months in this case. Part Belgian
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Haystack Wheat
A Belgian wheat beer base with equal parts coriander, cumin, ginger, wintergreen, and star anise; ground and mixed thoroughly to add just a
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Pumpernickel Stout
It is rich and dark but not black like an Irish stout. Sweeter than most stouts but with the unmistakable double tang of rye and caraway.
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Multi-Grain Brewing
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How to Win at Homebrew Competitions
The name of the game is better beer, not taking home medals. Tips for pleasithe judges, sticking to style, and keeping your beer out
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Yarrow Pale Ale (YPA)
This recipe for a YPA came to me one summer afternoon after mowing the lawn. Yarrow, thyme, and savory have spilled out of my wife’s herb
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Black Steam
A steam beer seems like the perfect style to schwarz-up. Here is a recipe to get you there.
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Ty Cobb’s Georgia Peach Pilsner
Finding fresh, ripe peach to even slightly over-ripe peaches are key here. If you notice that there still is not enough peach character, you
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Helles Belles (pistachio helles)
A bright lager, fortified with nuts and grain alcohol… who knew?
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Brewing with Sugar
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Winterbock (Wintergreen Doppelbock)
The bright flavors from wintergreen combined with a solid Doppelbock recipe…you’re welcome.