A light porter with hints of chocolate, black, and smoked malts.
A 10 gallon batch was brewed, split between two fermenters and pitched with two different yeasts:
Track A: American Yeast
Track B: British Yeast
Trying something a little different - graham crackers, bakers chocolate and brown sugar were added to choice malts for an experimental brew.
A 10 gallon batch was brewed, split between two fermenters and pitched with two different yeasts:
Track A: American Yeast
Track B: British Yeast
In pursuit of the perfect IPA, this was an attempt to further perfect the minor balance issues of previous IPAs brewed.
A 10 gallon batch was brewed, split between two fermenters and pitched with two different yeasts:
Track A: American Yeast
Track B: British Yeast
Homer Simpson: I'm feeling kind of low, Apu. Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau.
Apu: Such a product does not exist, sir. I think you must have dreamed it.
Homer Simpson: Oh ... well, then just give me a six-pack and a couple of bags of Skittles.
It exists now. Brewed with nearly a pound of Skittles. Yes, that's right.
A refreshing, elegant, tasty, moderatestrength wheat-based ale. A 400-year-old beer style that died out in the 1950s; it was later revived by Pierre Celis
at Hoegaarden, and has grown steadily in popularity over time. The presence, character and degree of spicing and lactic sourness varies.
Coriander and orange peels are often added.
Pushing the limits of ABV for the style, you'd swear this sweet was jailbait. But it's not... just barely.
A very dark, sweet, full-bodied, slightly roasty ale. Often tastes like sweetened espresso. An English style of stout.
Historically known as "Milk" or "Cream" stouts, legally this designation is no longer permitted in England (but is acceptable elsewhere).
The "milk" name is derived from the use of lactose, or milk sugar, as a sweetener.
Because we all need a little ginger... on a thursday... every thursday.
A Belgian Dubbel (often referred to as an Abbey) is a deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale.
Originated at monasteries in the Middle Ages, and was revived in the mid-1800s after the Napoleonic era. A Dubbel may have hints of chocolate,
caramel and/or toast. Moderate fruity esters (usually including raisins and plums, sometimes also dried cherries). Esters sometimes include banana or apple.
Spicy phenols and higher alcohols are common (may include light clove and spice, peppery, rose-like and/or perfumy notes). Spicy qualities can be moderate
to very low. Alcohol, if present, is soft and never hot or solventy. A small number of examples may include a low noble hop aroma, but hops are usually absent.
Dark amber to copper in color, with an attractive reddish depth of color. Generally clear. Large, dense, and longlasting creamy off-white head.
Conceived on Friday the 13th, there is only one way to survive a cannibal, lesbian, serial killer, alien, zombie. And that's with your trusty sawed-off.
An English IPA was brewed to survive the voyage from England to India. The temperature extremes and rolling of the seas resulted in a
highly attenuated beer upon arrival. English pale ales were derived from India Pale Ales: a pale ale brewed to an increased gravity and hop rate.
This is an American IPA version, brewed using American ingredients and attitude.
Fresher versions will obviously have a more significant finishing hop character.
We don't really know what kind of panties the Devil has in his collection. But we imagine they'd taste like this...
This is a fairly substantial English dark ale with restrained roasty characteristics. Originating in England, porter evolved from a blend of beers or gyles known as "Entire."
A precursor to stout, it is said to have been favored by porters and other physical laborers. It differs from a robust porter in that it usually softer, sweeter and more
caramelly flavors, lower gravities, and usually less alcohol. It has more substance and roast than a brown ale, and a higher in gravity than a dark mild.
The balance tends toward malt more than hops. Sweet clover honey was added late in the brewing process for touch of aromatic sweetness.
Vajazzle: A combination of the words vagina and bedazzle. Vajazzling is the act of a woman affixing Swarovski crystals or other sparkly items to their vagina
and surrounding area. Vajazzling is accredited to Jennifer Love Hewitt who first mentioned vajazzling during an interview on the Lopez Show on 1/12/2010.
A Baltic Porter often has the malt flavors reminiscent of an English brown porter and the restrained roast of a schwarzbier, but with a higher OG and alcohol
content than either. Very complex, with multi-layered flavors. Traditional beer from countries bordering the Baltic Sea. Derived from English porters but
influenced by Russian Imperial Stouts. Authentic 10 yr aged mexican vanilla has been added for a truly unique flavor.
You don't always need a big ABV. Consider this 76 calorie session a Wee Scottish Lass company for the night.
This ale instills a clean malty with a drying finish, perhaps a few esters, and on occasion a faint bit of peaty earthiness (smoke). It finish fairly dry considering
their relatively sweet palate, and as such have a different balance than strong Scotch ales. It was fermented long and cool, as traditionally used
in Scottish brewing, and the malt-hop balance is slightly to moderately tilted towards the malt side.
Anne Bonney and Mary Read are the most famous -- and ferocious -- women pirates in history. They sailed under Captain Jack Rackham (Calico Jack) on the pirate ship 'Vanity'. Both Anne and Mary were known for their violent tempers and ferocious fighting, and they shared a reputation as "fierce hell cats." Their fellow crewmembers knew that -- in times of action -- no one else was as ruthless and bloodthirsty as these two women were.
Their pirate life ended November 16, 1720, when Captain Jack and his crew were sentenced to hang. Anne was allowed to visit her lover in his cell before his execution, and instead of the consoling, loving words he was undoubtedly expecting, her scathing comments live on throughout history: "Had you fought like a man, you need not have been hang'd like a dog."
This Bohemian Pilsner, with floral and herbal hops, reminds us to never underestimate the loving actions of women. Cheers to you pirate wenches!
A complex malt of American, British, and German grains combine to give this beer a deep chocolate and roasted body. Thrice hopped with heaping amounts of German and American hops for aroma and flavor. This succulent ale is something to cheer over for those that are aroused by both malt and hops. Toss one back and experience the pleasure.
When the 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, they committed treason against the Crown. For this, they knowingly sacrificed their lives, their fortunes and their families. No sacrifice is perhaps greater than New Jersey signer, Abraham Clark. His two sons were captured and enslaved in the infamous British prison afloat in the New York Harbor known as the hell ship Jersey where 11,000 American captives died. The sons were treated with special brutality because of their father. With the war almost over, Clark was requested to recant and come out for the King and Parliament in exchange for the lives of his sons. His response, felt even now 200 years later, was "No".
With over 7.5 oz of hops, this IPA tantalizes you with undertones of citrus and herbal aromas and flavors. Combined with a yeast specially picked to emphasize the hop profile, Hell Ship is a wonderful beer to toast the sacrifices of our founding fathers.
A full-body ale, rich in malt complexity. Brewed with a combination of American, English and specialty malts, this beer hints of roasted chocolate, caramel and raisins with very little hop presence.
And the third angel sounded, and there fell from heaven a great star, burning as a torch, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of the waters; and the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. - Revelations 8:10-11, American Standard Edition
A beer so profound it is spoke of in prophecy. Enigmatic in creation, this beer is a accumulation of the history of fermentation, from the beginning of man's discovery to the rapture itself.
Brewed with Wormwood, the second most bitter herb on the planet and the herb most used to preserve fermented and distilled alcohols prior to the discovery of hop addition. It is widely most famous for its presence in Absinth Liquor, aka the Green Fairy, illegal in the US until 2008. When boiled, the chemical thujone is formed, a believed phsycoaddictive hallucinogenic drug.
The yeast used is official Trappist, created and cultivated by one of only six brewing monestaries dating back to the 5th century under the guidance of monks. For the angels and third seat trumpet players to favor this beer, it must be blessed properly.
The ale, inspired by Absinth liquor is higher in alcohol content than a traditional ale using over 15 lbs of grains, reflecting the 150 proof typical Absinth. Absinth is typically found as emerald green in color from the Star Anise herb (a black liquorish flavored herb not present in this ale). Methods to tint the beer green without the use of dye are being research via Spirulina, an algae grown in Hawaii. Maltodextrine was added as an unfermentable sugar substitute to balance the bitterness; Absinth is typically drank by pouring over a sugar cube into a glass of water to cut the bitterness.
Foretold by Revelations. Lesser men will perish. Are you worthy?
Brewer's Notes: N/A
Sacajawea Falls
Style: American Wheat Ale
ABV: 3.7%
IBU: 27.8
SRM: 5.8
Calories: 146
2011-2012 Rocky Mtn Homebrew Challenge Score: 24
A little sexy from the sweet malts of American 2-row barley, American summer wheat, and German munich; like a tan on a sweet woman. A little attitude from Tomahawk hops and wet Cascade hops. This is the kind of beer that will break your skull, but you'll enjoy every sweet, slow, and spicy second.
Australian malted barley, English oats and Belgian yeast create honey & black pepper flavors. Lively Slovenian hops provide the floral, apricot and peach notes. Toss your doubts away, toss one back and enjoy!
Those among us who are or were farmboys and -girls will correctly identify them as Holsteins; to the rest of the citified, sissified world they're "spotted cows." This multigrained Midwestern take on the American cream ale is an uncomplicated, unfussy, lovable guzzler. Pouring straw gold with a snowy pillow of froth, the nose is gentle and sweet, full of its consituent blend of malted and flaked barley and corn, and the flavor is more of the same. Hops give a little whisper of flowers and spice from the background.
This is a light crisp and refreshing ale consisting of over 50% honey aged over hickory.
Belgian Ale
Style: Belgian Specialty Ale
ABV: 6.8%
IBU: 12.0
SRM: 6.7
Calories: 192
Brew based on: True Brew Belgian Ale
Modifications: none
This kit produces a strong and spicy golden ale. Made with authentic Belgian Candy Sugar, balanced with Czech and Slovenian hops and fermented with a Belgian Yeast.
Brewer's Notes: Abbey notes quite prominent. I was very pleased with the progress of my brewing with this beer. I will brew a variation of this in the future again.
Amber Ale
Style: American Amber Ale
ABV: 4.2%
IBU: 13.5
SRM: 7.7
Calories: 135
Brew based on: True Brew Amber Ale
Modifications: none
Well hopped and smooth. Made with Amber malt, balanced with 1 oz hops.
Brewer's Notes: Low boil volumes reduced bitterness. A yeast flavor was quite strong through the first five weeks after bottling.
American Light
ABV: 2.3%
IBU: 11
Brew based on: Munton's American Light
Modifications: none
Straw Colour with golden hues and a lacy white head. Light floral aromas follow through on a light to medium bodied palate with subtle malt and hop flavours and a clean finish.
Brewer's Notes: The brew was bottled too quickly, resulting in an over carbonated beer with halted fermentation. Documentation of the disposal added for posterity.
