Beer Recipe Blog

12.13.12 - 0 comments

Mead Recipe of the Week: Sweetness of the Holy Fire

Byron Burch won over the judges at NHC 2005 with his lime and chile d'Arbol mead he dubbed "The Sweetness of the Holy Fire." The citrus-spice flavors of the lime and chilies balances out the sweetness of the honey. more >

12.06.12 - 0 comments

Beer Recipe of the Week: Mein Nelson Sauvin

This recipe for Mein Nelson Sauvin, a hoppy wheat beer, is a sneak peak from Stan Hieronymous' new book For the Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops. more >

11.29.12 - 0 comments

Beer Recipe of the Week: Big Basin Amber Ale

John Palmer offers up this clone of Red Nectar Ale in his book How To Brew. Ambers, one of Palmer's favorite styles, bridge the gap between hops and malt through the creation of a malty-sweet ale with apparent hop flavors and aromas. more >

11.21.12 - 0 comments

Perry Recipe of the Week: Simple Perry

Don't you dare call this a cider! Well you can, but the apple's odd-shaped cousin, the pear, ferments to create a beverage better known as perry. Traditionally stronger than apple cider, perry is more in line with a champagne or liqueur. more >

11.15.12 - 0 comments

Beer Recipe of the Week: Crabapple Lambicky Ale

This recipe is one of the "Twelve Beers of Christmas" from Randy Mosher's book Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales & World Altering Meditations in a Glass! The addition of crabapples and a lambic culture create a festive ale with a tart, cha more >

11.08.12 - 0 comments

Beer Recipe of the Week: I See Your Schwartz Is As Big As Mine

Andy Hejl earned third place in a recent AHA Club-Only Competition in Category 4: Dark Lagers. "I See Your Schwartz Is As Bis As Mine," is a prime example of a Schwarzbier, with a fine balance of subtle, roasted malt and reserved hop bitterness. more >

10.31.12 - 0 comments

Beer Recipe of the Week: Punkin Head

This recipe comes courtesy of the American Homebrewers Association staff brew-team, the Brew Tang Clan. "Punkin Head," is a dark ale with a sweet malt backbone complemented by the pumpkin and spices.  more >

10.25.12 - 0 comments

Beer Recipe of the Week: Trick or Treat Bock

The kiddos will soon be donning their costumes and making their way through the neighborhoods for Halloween, but we've got the recipe for an adult version of Halloween with Trick or Treat Bock! more >

10.18.12 - 0 comments

Beer Recipe of the Week: Brown-Eyed Women

This sessionable Scottish heavy is malt forward with a restrained hop profile, which reflects the indigenous ingredients of Scotland that were traditionally used in these Scottish brews. With this recipe, Scott Lothamer earned gold at the NHC 2011. more >

10.11.12 - 0 comments

Beer recipe of the Week: Before Capone

This recipe comes from long-time homebrewer, Tom Gardner, who teamed up with pro-brewer, Dennis O'Harrow of C.B. & Potts, to scale up his classic American pilsner and take home gold at the 2011 GABF Pro-Am Competition! more >