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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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Pilsnerpeton

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Andy Farke

I’m slowly and steadily improving my German pils game, and feel like this one is a winner! It’s a super basic recipe, but my philosophy has always been that the best pilsners are accentuated by skill and quality ingredients, rather … Continue reading →

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English IPA

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Andy Farke

Two years ago I made a down-the-middle English IPA, which was a super satisfying beer. I decided it was time to do a re-brew, with slight modifications for my upgraded brewing system as well as ingredients on-hand. English IPA 12 … Continue reading →

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