Scotch Ale Recipes – Ingredients, Water Profile, & Brewing Notes
Learning to Homebrew
by Joshua Bartlett
9M ago
If you love malty, sweet beers, pick up a Scotch Ale. This is a strong, malty beer with the perfect balance of sweetness, but what if you want to try to brew this ale at home? Brew a full-bodied Scotch Ale – or Wee Heavy – with slightly hard water that has more chloride than sulfate. Start with a basic grain such as a British Pale Malt. Use specialty grains such as roasted, crystal, chocolate, and black malts. Use British hops in light quantities. Ferment using a clean yeast that has a low attenuation rate. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the ingredients and process for ..read more
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Weizenbock Recipes – Ingredients, Water Profile, & Brewing Notes
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by Joshua Bartlett
9M ago
There are several nations that are well-known for their beer, and Germany tops the list. Of the many delicious German beers, the Weizenbock is one of the most curious. A mix between a Weissbier and a Doppelbock, this beer can be a deliciously malty wheat beer. Once you’ve mastered brewing more common styles, it’s time to start looking into Weizenbock recipes! Brew a complex Weizenbock with slightly hard water that has more chlorides than sulfates. Start with a grain bill primarily filled with wheat malt and your choice of Pilsner, Munich, Special B, or crystal malts. Use German hops solely for ..read more
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Vienna Lager Recipes – Ingredients, Water Profile, & Brewing Notes
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by Joshua Bartlett
9M ago
You’re a fan of a lager, but maybe you want something with a little more character? What do you reach for? If you immediately thought of a Vienna Lager, you’re not alone. If you’re ready to take it a step further, let’s take a look at some Vienna lager recipes. Brew a smooth Vienna lager with slightly hard water that has more chlorides than sulfates. Use a majority of Vienna malt in your grain bill supplemented by Munich or Pilsner malt. Choose German Noble hops or others with similar characteristics. Finally, use a clean fermenting yeast with medium to high attenuation and high flocculation ..read more
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Robust Porter Recipes – Ingredients, Water Profile, & Brewing Notes
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by Joshua Bartlett
11M ago
Skilled brewers can achieve a fine balance between strong flavors and easy drinkability. A well-brewed Robust Porter is a great example of this balance. Between the dark malts used and the hop varieties, how does one brew the best Robust Porter? Brew a delightful Robust Porter with alkaline water that has more chlorides than sulfates. Start your grain bill with US or UK 2-Row. Then add character with black patent, chocolate, and crystal malts. Pick a yeast strain that attenuates well, flocculates well, and has low to no ester production. A Robust Porter takes quality ingredients and proper pro ..read more
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American Stout Recipes – Ingredients, Water Profile, & Brewing Notes
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by Joshua Bartlett
11M ago
When you enjoy both malty stouts and hoppy IPAs you may be wondering if there’s a beer that satisfies both cravings. The answer to this is the American Stout. If you want to try your hand at brewing this hoppy stout you’ll need to know all about it. Brew a bold American Stout with hard water with slightly more sulfates than chlorides for the hoppy bitterness of the style. Fill your grain bill with US 2-row and your choice of roasted barley, chocolate malt, black malt, crystal malt, or a combination. Choose American hops and yeast with high attenuation, high flocculation, and low esters. Keep r ..read more
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Corona vs Coors Light – Taste, ABV, Calories, Carbs, Ingredients
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by Joshua Bartlett
11M ago
Which do you choose from Corona Extra, Corona Light, and Coors Light? Each beer is great in its own right. The question is what are the differences between these three? Corona Extra is a refreshing, well-balanced beer with hints of honey, fruit, and floral hop flavors. Both Corona Light and Coors Light have hops flavors; Corona Light has a light malt flavor, while Coors Light also has some bitterness. Unsurprisingly, Corona Extra has more calories and carbs than the others, although they all share a similar ABV. Let’s break down each of the major differences between these great beers. From pop ..read more
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Dos Equis vs Coors Light – Taste, ABV, Calories, Carbs, Ingredients
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by Joshua Bartlett
11M ago
With Dos Equis and Coors Light, you have a choice between a refreshing Mexican Lager and a crisp American Lager. What makes one your preferred beer over the other? Dos Equis Lager Especial and Coors Light both have a 4.2% ABV. They have similar ingredient lists, although the corn syrup is more prominent in Dos Equis leading to more sweetness in the final product; Coors Light lacks ascorbic acid which is typically used to increase a beer’s shelf life. Dos Equis is also higher in calories and has more carbs. Let’s go over the main differences between these two great beers. First an overview, the ..read more
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Dos Equis vs Bud Light – Taste, ABV, Calories, Carbs, Ingredients
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by Joshua Bartlett
1y ago
Do you prefer American or Mexican lagers? Between Bud Light and Dos Equis, you have your choice of two different yet delicious beers. Whichever you prefer what are the qualities that draw you to one over the other? Dos Equis Lager Especial and Bud Light have the same ABV at 4.2%, although – aside from being lagers – they have very little else in common. The more popular Bud Light has fewer calories and carbs, is less prone to skunkiness, and costs less. Both have a light maltiness, but Bud Light has a more crisp taste making it more light and refreshing. Let’s go over the main differences betw ..read more
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Dos Equis vs Tecate – Taste, ABV, Calories, Carbs, Ingredients
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by Joshua Bartlett
1y ago
As a pair of Mexican Lagers, Dos Equis and Tecate are great choices in beer for those who enjoy a refreshing brew. The question is which one do you prefer and why? Despite both being owned by Heineken, Dos Equis Especial and Tecate are very different beers. Dos Equis is significantly more popular – and slightly more expensive. Tecate has slightly more calories and carbs per serving as well as a slightly higher ABV, although it is still incredibly sessionable. Let’s go over the main differences between these two great beers. First an overview, then a breakdown for each beer. Dos Equis vs Tecate ..read more
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Beer Money – The States That Produce The Most (And the Lowest Amount) Of Beer
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by Joshua Bartlett
1y ago
Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the United States, and as a result, there is a multitude of passionate, dedicated breweries working hard to produce beer throughout the US.  After examining the most relevant, available data from several different trusted sources, we found some fascinating statistics regarding beer production in the US. This includes the five states that have the most breweries and the five with the least. So let’s start on the right suds-producing foot and launch straight into the Top Five…  Beer Money – The States That Produce The Most (And the ..read more
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