Halloween Pumpkin Ale

This recipe is similar to Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale, which I was unfortunately unable to get this year. The spices additions might be a bit different, but when you make this beer, you will notice the aroma of pumpkin pie. You can use a pumpkin pie spice mix instead of the individual spices, but be [...]

Imperial Oktoberfest

Proposed Style Guidelines
OG 1.070 - 1.080 (1.050-1.056)
FG 1.018 - 1.020 (1.012-1.016)
ABV 6.9% - 8.0% (5.1%-6.5%)
IBU 28 - 45 (18-30)
SRM 10 - 14 (7-12)
Recipe Guidelines
Follow the traditional grist ratios of 50% Vienna malt, 30% Munich malt and 20% Lager malt. This “bigger beer” requires a larger grain bill to meet the gravity requirements, a Munich or [...]

Bière de Garde

This is a beer that  originates in the northern region of France known as Nord-Pas de Calais. This beer style is intended to be cellared for many months, and is brewed relatively strong.
To enhance the cleanliness of this bronze colored, carmelly, steam style beer, it should be cold conditioned for 2 months prior to serving.
OG: [...]

Imperial Wit

This is a Belgian witbier brewed to the specifications of a Belgian Tripel. It has the grain bill of a strong Belgian ale but with [...]

Patersbier

This ale is not served or sold to the public, making it one of the rarest beers in the world. Made only from pilsner malt, hops, and yeast, the complexity that results from these simple ingredients is staggering.
OG 1.047
Grain
9 lbs. Pilsner
Hops
1 oz. Tradition (60 [...]

American Barleywine

American Barleywine
OG 1.100
Batch size: 5 US gal
Grain
5lb    2 Row
5lb    Marris Otter
1.5lb    Munich
1.5lb    Crystal 20L
3lb    Amber Malt Extract
3lb    Liquid Malt Extract
Hops
2oz    galena 60min
2oz    centennial 30min
2oz    cascade 5min
Yeast
White Labs WLP001 California Ale Yeast
or
White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Ale Yeast
(1qt yeast starter recommended)
Single mash infusion
60 min boil time
7-10 days primary
10-14 days secondary
6-8 months in a corny at 45F, set [...]

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest originates from the time when brewing in the summer was illegal in Germany. Brewmasters concocted a beer that was a little on the strong side, and stored cold through the warm months, to be broken out in time for fall and harvest celebrations.
OG: 1058
Batch size: 5 US gal
Grain
5 lbs  German Pilsen
5 lbs  German Munich
1 [...]

Extra Special Bitter

Extra Special Bitter
ESB is quite possibly the ultimate hop experience. Goldings hops make sure you’ll know this beer from across a room while wearing a blindfold. All this is balanced with a judicious amount of malt and a sweet, fruity yeast strain.
OG: 1047
Batch size: 5 US gal
Grains
9 lbs  Crisp Maris Otter
1 lbs  Simpsons Crystal
Hops
2 oz [...]

Ruination IPA Clone

Stone Ruination IPA
OG 1.077  ABV 8.6
Batch size: 5 US gal
Grains
13 lb  2 Row
1 lb     Crystal 20L
Hops
1.75oz    Magnum(60min)
1.5oz       Centennial(60min)
2.0oz      Centennial(dry hop)
1 tsp    Irish moss(15min)
Yeast
White Labs WLP001 California Ale Yeast
Single mash infusion
60 min boil time
7-10 days primary
10-14 days secondary
Rack to a corny for force carbonation. Enjoy!
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Arrogant Bastard Clone

Stone Arrogant Bastard Clone
OG 1.071  ABV 6.8
Batch size: 5 US gal
Grains
11.5 lb    2 Row
1.50 lb    Crystal 120L
Hops
1.25oz  Chinook(90min)
1.0oz    Chinook(30min)
0.5oz    Chinook(0min)
1stp    Irish Moss(15min)
Yeast
White Labs WLP001 California Ale Yeast
Single mash infusion
90 min boil time
7-10 days primary
10-14 days secondary
3-4 months in a corny at 45F, set up with an air lock.
Rack to a corny for force carbonation. Enjoy!
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