If we’ve collectively needed a drink anytime in our lives, it’s been the last nine months. We’ve lost loved ones. We’ve lost jobs and we’ve been stuck at home (with kids and spouses). But we’ve also been drinking more than ever. Does the Quarantine 15 ring a bell? Do you find yourself reaching for a […]
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Cream Ale
If you’ve never had a cream ale before and someone hands you one, your first sip may leave you a bit confused. Despite the name, there’s not a drop of dairy product in this ale. In fact, it tastes a lot like an American lager. While the origin of the name is a mystery, the […]
American Pale Ale
American Pale Ale is one of the most popular beer styles in the United States. In fact, it’s also the beer that started the American craft beer movement, when Jack McAuliffe first brewed New Albion Ale in Sonoma, CA in 1976. America’s version of the Pale Ale resembles its venerable relative, the English Pale Ale, but […]
Saison
Saison is the French word for season. The style began as a pale ale brewed for farmworkers in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium. It was typically brewed in the cooler, offseason and stored for consumption in the summer. The original versions were lower in alcohol (usually around 3%) than today’s saison and served as a safe […]
BrewDemon small-batch conical review
Billed as the “world’s first small-batch conical fermenter,” BrewDemon’s 3-gallon fermenter is an exciting option for small-batch brewers. BrewDemon sent me a unit to review. The conical retails for about $50 and comes in clear or amber. My unit was amber, although I think I’d prefer the clear unit as it’s easier to see what’s […]
First impressions of the BrewDemon small...
We’re really excited about this BrewDemon 3 gallon conical fermenter that we just got in the mail. Check out the video and setup. We’ll have a review coming soon, but here are our first impressions. Features: 3 gallons – perfect for 2 or 2.5 gallon batches Conical – the yeast and trub will gather in the space […]
One-Hour Cream Ale Recipe
Despite it’s name, Cream Ale, doesn’t have any dairy products in it. The style originated in mid-1800s America as a response to the light German lagers. Traditionally corn has been added to the mash to help lighten the beer. In this case, we’re using corn sugar for that purpose. This Cream Ale Recipe isn’t hoppy, […]
One-Hour SMaSH Cascade Pale Ale Recipe
This SMaSH Cascade Pale Ale is probably the easiest and quickest beer to brew. It’s possible to brew this beer in under an hour, including preparation and cleanup. SMaSH stands for Single Malt and Single Hop. This beer is very similar to New Albion Ale, commonly known as the very first craft beer brewed in […]
American Stout one-hour beer recipe
This is an American Stout with a nice thick head, and black body. American Stout recipes typically highlight more of the hoppy character than English or Sweet Stouts. Some commercial examples of American Stout include: Avery Out of Bounds Stout Deschutes Obsidian Stout Sierra Nevada Stout This recipe can be brewed in less than an […]
Saison recipe
This saison recipe can be brewed in under an hour! Saison is a style that originated in Belgium Farmhouses. It’s typically fruity and spicy and can be fermented at warmer temperatures with good results. Saison was typically served to seasonal farm workers, who according to Wikipedia, drank up to five liters per day! Here’s a […]