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Holiday Festbier

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Andy Farke

I have always stereotyped lagers–especially those that are lighter in color–as beers best suited for warm weather. Lawnmower beer. That kind of thing. As my palate has expanded, though, I’ve decided that lighter lagers aren’t just for the summer. A … Continue reading →

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Summer Haze Brown Ale

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Andy Farke

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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The Quest for a Real Jurassic Beer

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Andy Farke

Unexpected connections between my vocation of paleontology and my avocation of brewing pop up in the strangest places. Recently, I decided to try my hand at a traditional Bohemian pilsner. While reading up on the style in order to develop … Continue reading →

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