Category Archives: experimental recipe

Summer Haze Brown Ale

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

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 →

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Cerveza de Jamaica

Posted on April 29, 2018 by

I’m feeling experimental, and I’m feeling summer-y, and I need some good homebrew to sip on the porch on a warm Saturday afternoon. I discovered agua de Jamaica (a hibiscus tea often just sold as Jamaica) when I moved to … Continue reading →

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Big Batch Update: Saison, Amber Ale, Pilsner

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

There’s lots to report with kegging and fermentation for a few recent batches. So, here’s what’s new: Thumbspike Saison 2.0 This might have had the quickest turn-around on any kegged beer I’ve ever done! I brewed the beer on 12 … Continue reading →

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Beer Tasting: Raspberry Belgian

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

My first attempt at a fruit beer was fairly decent…it was quite refreshing on a hot day, and the two gallons or so got depleted pretty quickly. I did squeeze in a tasting before it was all gone, with plenty … Continue reading →

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Beer Tasting: Red Oak Ale

Posted on July 5, 2015 by

After about a month of conditioning, it’s time to review the red oak ale I brewed in mid-May. As previously described, I oaked it with oak chips for a week, and have been dry-hopping it ever since. Red Oak Ale … Continue reading →

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