Category Archives: tastings

Clonal Common 2021

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Andy Farke

I like a good steam beer (a.k.a. California common) every once in awhile, and I last made a batch back in 2015. I hadn’t thought it was that long ago, but my notes don’t lie! This year’s version was largely … Continue reading →

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Pliny the Elder Clone

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Andy Farke

Pliny the Elder is probably one of the most highly regarded and sought-after beers in the US, but I think I’ve only had it once. I remember it being pretty good, but not mind-blowing…but then again, that was awhile ago. … Continue reading →

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Dance Party IPA

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Andy Farke

This one was a total experiment for me! Experimental hops, experimental yeast, and experimental fermentation. My local homebrew shop had a new variety called Samba, with tropical characters that sounded pretty neat! So, I picked up a few ounces for … Continue reading →

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Twisted Schwarzbier

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Andy Farke

I have brewed schwarzbier once before, and it came out pretty good. I wanted to revisit the style as a warmer-weather dark beer, and so picked out a second recipe from Brewing Classic Styles. This version differed from the last … Continue reading →

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Alstadt Altbier 2.0

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Andy Farke

Altbier is a really enjoyable style for me, but it’s tough to find a good version commercially in our area. So, I’ve been brewing it from time to time in the quest for a perfect batch. I think I might … Continue reading →

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