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07-10-2007, 06:57 PM
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What's the best beer you have brewed to date?
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I got to thinking about some of the beers I have brewed and which were my favorites. Over the years, I have brewed the similar recipes but never really did the exact same recipe more than twice. It occurred to me that now is the perfect time to strive for consistency since my equipment selection is fairly stable for the first time in a long time.
What was your favorite brew so far and have you reproduced it?
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07-10-2007, 07:03 PM
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Drink your beer!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Upper Michigan
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My favorite so far is the DFH 60 minute clone. I think it would be hard to screw it up, so yes, I've been able to reproduce it.
My husband's favorite has been the Maibock I did last winter, though. I'll make it again this winter and see if I nail it agian.
He loves malt, I love hops. A perfect marriage.
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07-10-2007, 07:17 PM
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Cranky Old Guy
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Mine is the Bent Rod Rye. The first batch was slightly better, but since I was cleaning out the freezer and used seven hops in it ...
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07-10-2007, 07:20 PM
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My Hop Beatdown Double IPA might take the cake. It's very malty, very bitter, very hoppy, and the icing on the cake is the oak. I remember the first (non-green) one I had...sent chills down my spine. Better than the vast majority of commercial Imperials and Doubles. I'd say it's on par with HopSlam, which is just about the best thing Bell's does this side of Expedition.
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07-10-2007, 07:24 PM
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Location: Bee Cave, Texas
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That's a tough question. So far my Haus Pale, Kölsch, Bavarian Hefeweizen & IPA are in a 4 way tie. It's kind of like picking your favorite kid.../sniff
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07-10-2007, 07:28 PM
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Hrmm, I dunno I'd have to say my High Water Dunkel followed by either the Chaos Love Magnet or my winter brew (although it is essentially a Belgian Dubbel at heart, yet containing some spice additions). It is hard to say. I have really dug most everything I have brewed. Everyone that has gotten my NutBrown has really loved it, but the funny thing is it was way below my expectations, so go figure hehe. Oh as for reproducing, none have been done yet but will be. Partially because the two latter require a significant time of conditioning, and to boot they don't get tasted very often because they are in the 8% to 9% range. The Dunkel will be reproduced, hopefully for the early fall. So many recipes....so little time!
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Last edited by zoebisch01; 07-10-2007 at 07:32 PM.
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07-10-2007, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Joppatowne, MD
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Favorite: Sorachi Saison #1 (listed in recipes section)
Runner Up: Jamil's Extract Porter (listed somewhere on his website)
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07-10-2007, 08:28 PM
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Look under the recliner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: State College, PA
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It's a tie between the Czech Pils I have on tap right now and my Oatmeal Porter. I've made the Porter twice and will make it again soon for fall drinking. I thinking about adding a bit of Munich to the recipe. The Pils will get made again this winter when the basement is cold enough. Actually I'll probably brew a whole bunch of slight Pils variations as I really love the style in the summer.
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07-10-2007, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Drunken Satyr Pale Ale, and Apricot Wheat. Both go down nice and smooth in the Texas Heat! Did a Murphy's clone a few years ago, and even without Nitrogen, it was still an amazing brew. Have to dig that one back out for this winter.
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07-10-2007, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Seattle, WA
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Pliny!
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