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Steve Ruch
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Bone Idle Bitter
A schwarz’ed version of an English bitter.
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Aurora (Not So) Blonde Ale
One evening after a scrumptious lemon-rosemary chicken meal prepared by my wife, Raven, we got to talking about what kind of beer would go w
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Schwarz-Pilsner
This recipe combines the grain bill of my schwarzbier recipe with the yeast and hop bill of my Pilsner recipe.
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To Be Schwarzed IPA
This was my first attempt at an American black IPA and I figured I should go big with the hops. I love this particular hop combo, but whatev
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Article
Brewing with Alternative Rice Forms
Seeking a crispness to a beer style with the addition of rice? Save time by skipping the cereal mash and use an alternative like flaked, mal
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Ricey Saison
A saison made with rice malt or dry rice extract.
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Paint it Black IPA
A black IPA made with rice malt.
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Article
Making Dark Versions of Pale Beers