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Summer Haze Brown Ale
A friend of mine who lives out east experimented with smoking his own malt–in this case, he scrounged up some sassafras root, and used it to smoke a two-row malt. It took me a bit to think about what kind … Continue reading
Posted in brown ale, experimental recipe, smoked beer
Tagged brown ale, malt, SHBA, smoked beers, Summer Haze Brown Ale
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MSGC Pale Ale
I’ve been doing a bunch of brewing for my club’s participation at an upcoming homebrew festival, and so have neglected my own taps! In order to avoid the desperate turn of a vacant tap on the keezer, I cranked out … Continue reading
Beer Tasting: Cerveza de Jamaica
I kegged this batch on 12 May 2018. It has been on tap for awhile now, and I’ve really been enjoying it. Better do a tasting before it’s all gone. Cerveza de Jamaica The Basics 1.048 s.g., 1.011 f.g., 4.8% … Continue reading
Posted in tastings, witbier
Tagged Belgian witbier, Cerveza de Jamaica, CJ, tastings, witbier
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Thumbspike Saison 2.2
The Lake Arrowhead Brew Festival is around the corner, and I’ve promised to bring some beers for my club’s booth. A nice saison seems in order–it’s the same recipe I brought last year, with only a minor change for the … Continue reading
Beer Tasting: Try Again Bohemian Pilsner
My recent version of a Bohemian pilsner has been on tap for a few weeks, and is at its peak for enjoyment. Today, I did a head-to-head with the classic flagship for the style, Pilsner Urquell. Try Again Bohemian Pilsner … Continue reading
Posted in lager, pilsner, tastings
Tagged Bohemian pilsner, pilsner, Pilsner Urquell, TABP, tasting, tastings, Try Again Bohemian Pilsner
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