Just about a year ago I did a write up on my new favorite Kolsch yeast, Wyeast 2565. The beer I brewed at that time, May The Kolsch Be With You, was my second iteration of a Kolsch homebrew recipe. That beer was delicious! Probably one of the better beers that I brewed, but it […]
Apple Pie Hard Cider
While I’m not a huge cider fan, it’s nice having a variety on tap, and who doesn’t love a hard cider in the Fall. I’ve whipped up a few different batches of hard cider, and while they were good, I wouldn’t say they blew me away. I wanted to try something different, something refreshing, and […]
Mecca Grade Blonde Again
I’ve been dying to try Mecca Grade Estate malt for the past year or so? Why? Everything I read about this craft maltster screams quality, and I really wanted to see what the fuss was all about. I also wanted to know if there was truly a difference between what a craft maltster produces, and […]
Easter Brew: Bell’s Oberon Clone
When I think of Easter, I normally associate it with Spring. When I think of Spring, particularly when it comes to beer, I think of Oberon. Oberon Day 2020 was officially celebrated on March 23rd. So while I missed the official party this year, I’m not going to miss out on having a keg of […]
Not So Hoppy German Pilsner Recipe
I’m not one that typically goes around tooting my own horn when it comes to my homebrew recipes, but this is one I just had to share. I set out to create a German Pilsner recipe, one that wasn’t overly hoppy. The result was without a doubt my best homebrew to date. What made it […]