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Spring Classic IPA

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Andy Farke

I just love the “traditional” northwestern IPAs, as mentioned numerous times before on this blog. So many breweries focus on the tropical fruit profiles, which I also love, but sometimes I just want pine and citrus and dank flavors in … Continue reading →

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Pre-Prohibition Lager

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Andy Farke

Continuing my journey through the world of lagers, I decided to try a new version of a Pre-Prohibition lager. I’ve made something from this style range before, during my first foray into lagers, and it turned out pretty well. For … Continue reading →

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Stratigraphic Pale Ale

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Andy Farke

As mentioned previously, Yakima Valley’s HOPBOX is a good way to sample fresh and interesting hops. My first box included Strata and El Dorado; I’ve brewed with the latter previously, but not Strata. I was noodling about for a recipe … Continue reading →

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Alstadt Alt 2.0

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Andy Farke

Altbiers are one of my favorite styles, so I have made a few versions over the years. I had great success with a recipe from the Altbier book by Horst Dornbusch. I first brewed it back in 2020, and it … Continue reading →

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The Simple Monk

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Andy Farke

We’re into the season of Lent on the liturgical calendar, often observed through simple food choices or abstinence from dietary pleasures like chocolate and alcohol. Although I won’t go quite so far as to give up beer for the season, … Continue reading →

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