Author Archives: Andy Farke

Polacanthus Porter

Posted on August 30, 2019

Dark beers! They’re seemingly banished from the summer months, and yet I often have a craving for one even on the hottest days. Not a triple imperial barrel aged chocolate stout, of course–that’s best dumped in the sink during the … Continue reading →

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Czech Pilsner

Posted on August 28, 2019

My homebrew club recently had a competition centered around Bohemian-style pilsners. I’ve done a few iterations, but haven’t quite hit where I want to yet. The primary issue concerns hop aroma–it’s really, really hard to get good Saaz as a … Continue reading →

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Aftershock Amber Ale

Posted on August 26, 2019

Craft beer is more common than ever, but it still seems like the style landscape has contracted. Hazy IPAs are everywhere, and of course you can get double IPAs and the barrel aged stouts. These are great from time to … Continue reading →

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Pannotia White IPA 1.7

Posted on August 25, 2019

I skipped a round last year, but decided that I needed to do another batch of my old favorite, Pannotia White IPA. As I brewed this a few weeks back and as I enjoyed it now, I reflected on the … Continue reading →

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No Latitude Tropical Stout

Posted on July 10, 2019

Summer fun doesn’t mean I have to be limited to light lagers (and I do love light lagers!). I think there is a place for dark beers in the warm weather, given the right recipe and the right mindset. So, a … Continue reading →

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