Beer Brewing

Damn the Haggis - a fine Scottish Ale

Posted on December 23, 2007. Filed under: Beer Brewing | Tags: , , , , , |

My o my, do I love the way this beer turns out!  Rich, full flavors, with nice balance and superb finish.  Not a session beer, but it is something most people like one or two of.  The Rauch upfront leaves a little smokiness, the honey helps smooth that out, and the mix of hops bring [...]

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Introducing the Bastard Rye-PA

Posted on December 23, 2007. Filed under: Beer Brewing | Tags: , , , , , |

Bastard Rye-PA Ok, so it doesn’t fit the “technical version” of an IPA. So let’s
call this an aggressively hopped, fairly high test, pseudo, or
Bastard Rye-PA.

Brewer:
Andy Bear Greider
Email:
andygreider@comcast.net

Beer:
Bastard Rye-PA
Style:
India Pale Ale

Type:
Extract w/grain
Size:
5.5 gallons

Color:

21 HCU (~12 SRM)
 

Bitterness:
95 IBU

OG:
1.076
FG:
1.018

Alcohol:
7.4% v/v (5.8% w/w)

Water:
all Polar Spring Spring Water

Grain:
3 lb. British pale
1 lb. British Munich
1 lb. American crystal 20L
1 lb. [...]

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Brewing Your Own is Just More Fun…

Posted on December 23, 2007. Filed under: Beer Brewing | Tags: , , , , , |

As much as I love the inspiration I obtain from all the great craft breweries around the country, I am always tickled to pop the top (or tap the keg) of a beer that no one else has ever had - one of my own creation and making.  Somewhere around 5 years ago, I decided [...]

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