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Olavi Viheroja lives in Häämenkyrö in western Finland. He learned to brew from his father and a neighbor in nearby Jämijärvi, but has incorporated some tricks from his neighbors in Häämenkyrö. “You can steal knowledge,” as he puts it.

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Based off the hop-forward amber ales in the American Northwest, Mad Jack’s creates a unique harmony of hops and malt that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Expect the classic amber ale notes of toast and subtle caramel paired with a burst of hop bitterness and citrus/pine flavors

Find both extract and all-grain recipes, along with a variation to add an autumn twist.

Thank you to Tony Ochsner of MicroHomebrew (Kenmore, WA) and AHA Governing Committee member Annie Johnson for providing the recipe.

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American wheat beer is an obvious style that can be brewed exclusively from wheat malt extract, and it makes a great base for all kinds of fruit, spice, or veggie beers. Nilsson builds off this foundation, adding chunks of coconut after fermentation. Learn more about brewing great beer with extracts in Steve Ruch's article "Extract Exploration" in the July/August 2020 Zymurgy magazine. Read More