Category: Beer

  • “Kveikur Oats” Oatmeal Stout

    “Kveikur Oats” Oatmeal Stout

    An oatmeal stout recipe, quick-fermented with Voss Kveik yeast and named with a pun. Originally Posted: Sept. 24, 2020 Quick Specs Est. OG = 1.048 OG = 1.053 – 1.055 Est. FG = 1.016 FG = 1.014 ABV: 4.9% – 5.4% Taste Profile: Nice and roasty, with a milder roasty flavor from the Midnight/Chocolate Wheat…

  • Bodhizafa IPA Clone

    Bodhizafa IPA Clone

    Bodhizafa IPA Clone, a.k.a. Iron Goddess IPA Originally Posted: August 29, 2020 Quick Specs Est. OG = 1.060 Est. FG = 1.010 OG = 1.060 FG = 1012 ABV: 6.3% Taste Profile: Citrusy-hoppy and well-balanced with the malt, close to the real thing Time: 13 days (3 in primary, 7 on dry-hops, 3 clarifying) Yield:…

  • Braggot Stout

    Braggot Stout

    A bochet-style braggot stout (with a chocolate milk stout as a base) Originally Posted: Aug. 6, 2020 Quick Specs Est. OG = 1.095 (1.060 without honey) OG = 1.080 actual Est. FG = 1.022 FG = 1.017 ABV: 8.3% Taste Profile: Chocolate flavor and lactose creaminess dominate, caramelized honey mostly in the background Time: About…

  • Belgian Saison

    Belgian Saison

    My first attempt at a traditional Belgian farmhouse-style ale: the saison. Originally Posted: Aug. 6, 2020 Quick Specs Est. OG = 1.056 OG = 1.052 FG = 1.002 ABV: 6.6% Taste Profile: Fruity esters and peppery phenols from Belgian yeast Time: Canned after 1 month (could’ve canned sooner) Yield: Like, 25 16-oz cans? There were…

  • Scottish Heather Ale

    Scottish Heather Ale

    My first attempt at a Scottish Heather Ale, based on the recipe found in Jereme Zimmerman’s Brew Beer Like a Yeti. Originally Posted: Aug. 5, 2020 Heather Ale Quick Specs Est. OG = 1.047 OG = 1.048 Est. FG = 1.011 FG = 1.012 ABV: 4.7% Taste Profile: Rich and malty Time: 66 days (I…

  • Irish Red Ale

    Irish Red Ale

    First attempt at an Irish Red Ale. Originally Posted: Aug. 5, 2020 Quick Specs Est. OG = 1.056 OG = 1.058 actual Est. FG = 1.014 FG = 1.017 actual ABV: 5.4% Taste Profile: Malty and smooth Time: don’t ask, there were complications Yield: 1 Corny keg Base Recipe I took cues from two recipes…