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Kölsch Simple
As I continue my explorations of German-style brewing, a kölsch-style ale seemed like a good next step for the summer months. My local brew shop had a kolsch malt from Schill, that was supposed to have a really nice flavor. … Continue reading
Alta California Lager
It’s late spring in California…theoretically, this should be a warm time of the year. A few months back, I wanted to have a clear, clean, tasty Mexican-style lager on hand for the anticipated afternoons out on the patio. It’s ended … Continue reading
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Tagged ACL, all-grain, Alta California Lager, cereal mash, lager, Mexican lager, pilsner, tastings, techniques
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Classico Pale Ale
Following on my series of IPAs and pale ales, I recently worked on a “classic” American pale ale. Again, I wanted to avoid the really tropical notes (which I like, but have been getting burned out on), and elected to … Continue reading
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Tagged American pale ale, Classico Pale Ale, CPA, pale ale, tastings
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Warrior’s IPA
Today’s American IPAs are awesome–I love hops like Mosaic and Citra, to the point where I have been starting to hit fruity hop fatigue. The antidote? Make a beer with the most piney, resiny, harshest old school hops I could … Continue reading
Posted in India Pale Ale, IPA, tastings
Tagged American IPA, IPA, tastings, Warrior's IPA, WIPA
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Pale Ale 2019
Completely uncreative name. I needed a pale ale, this was the first one I brewed in 2019, this is what I got. This batch was a bit of a mutt, with pilsner malt as most of the grist, American hops, … Continue reading
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Tagged American pale ale, PA2019, pale ale, Pale Ale 2019, tastings
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