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Hey all, It has been a few years since I attempted an English Old Ale, and this was the recipe I used then. I have a local brewing competition where this style plus an unusual 'ingredient/adjunct' would be welcome. I am thinking about adding: 4.40 oz Hibiscus Flowers...

Hey all, I've been wanting to make a new gruit recipe for myself, using some inspirations from Belgian beers and European herbs. Would love to hear some thoughts and comments on the following.. First the grain bill... how does this look for a basic Belgian Pale/Amber base? And the...

Just wondering if anyone has tried hybrid garden varieties of yarrow (like the bright yellow 'Moonshine' yarrow) in beers or teas. I've been using traditional archillea millefolium (white flowers) in my brewing. I am curious if there are any concerns over using a hybrid type of yarrow...

I was inspired by old english days of yore, where locals would use various herbs from the countryside to bitter their beer. Using yarrow flowers, wormwood & bog myrtle (sweet gale) this creates a woodsy bitter brew with plenty of yarrow floral notes & a good malty backbone. Enjoy! --LexusChris

A wonderfully dark Robust Porter! Roasty, toasty biscuit, malt & expresso flavors, with a soft silky palatte.. yummmm! Designed to bring to the brink of Oblivion, and then calmly step to to the side... :D __LexusChris

Hey all, My cascades started to show budding sites last week! Is there a rule of thumb as to how many more days until harvest? Or is it really plant/garden dependent. My hops are growing out of state, and I cannot visit them every week. Just trying to plan around my work schedule, for...

BeerSmith Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com Recipe: Saddleback Valley Pale Ale Brewer: LexusChris Asst Brewer: Style: American Pale Ale TYPE: Extract Taste: (35.0) Golden straw color w/thick off-white head. Light carmel nose w/citrus notes. Light carmel malt taste with...

BeerSmith Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com Recipe: Ye Olde Ale Brewer: LexusChris Asst Brewer: Style: Old Ale TYPE: All Grain Taste: (35.0) Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Batch Size: 5.00 gal Boil Size: 6.27 gal Estimated OG: 1.095 SG Estimated...