To wrap up our Independence Week theme of homebrew recipes of our founding fathers, let’s take a look at Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was a brewer, in addition to being very intellectual and a renowned supporter of scientific study. However, he…
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Homebrew Recipes of our Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin
by Carl • • 1 Comment
Benjamin Franklin’s own homebrew recipes may have differed from this a bit, as the terms and ingredients used way back when are different from what we have now. However, Tony Simmons has come up with a pretty good approximation of…
Homebrew Recipe: Northern Brewer’s Phat Tyre
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This homebrew recipe is supposed to be a Fat Tire clone. I recently volunteered to make a beer for a picnic in late July and after consulting the gentleman who is sponsoring it, we decided that if it comes out…
Homebrew Recipe: American Pale Ale
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American pale ale is light in color, medium bodied, and has a distinct hop flavor and aroma. It is an easy homebrew recipe, made with malt extract and no grains at all. Although this may be a simple recipe, the…
Homebrew Recipe: American India Pale Ale (IPA)
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I am a hops lover and the American adaptation of this British classic is probably my favorite homebrew recipe. For this style, think back to the American pale and make it hoppier and stronger. IPA’s in general are action-packed with…
Homebrew Recipe: American Amber Ale
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The American amber ale flavor is very close to the American pale ale and, as its name implies, has an amber color. It uses malt extract and some specialty grains, so this is a relatively easy homebrew recipe. The American amber ale has…
Homebrew Recipe: American Brown Ale
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This homebrew recipe makes an American brown ale, which has more toasty and nutty notes than the lighter American ales, with a brown to dark brown color. The nutty flavor and darker color is achieved by adding specialty grains to the…