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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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Kölsch Minimus

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Andy Farke

I keep coming back to the kölsch style, iterating through various grain bills and yeast choices. My past attempts (here [with process notes], here, and here) have been pretty good, but not quite on the mark of what I’m looking … Continue reading →

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Alstadt Alt

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Andy Farke

German brewing is more than lagers and wheat ales, although I’ve certainly had fun with those lately. For my latest foray, I’m exploring the world of altbiers. I’ve brewed an Americanized version of this amber-colored ale previously, with moderately good … Continue reading →

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Kölschy Kölsch

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Andy Farke

My homebrew club had a kölsch-style ale scheduled as our March contest beer. Well…world events meant that we couldn’t get together. But, I could still do my own tasting at home! I decided to go for a super-simple beer, with … Continue reading →

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