10 Clones from the Dark Side
For this collection of homebrew recreations of commercial beers, the lure of roasted grains was just too much and we turned to the dark side. Brew these clones you must.
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How are we celebrating our 10th anniversary? By brewing a 10% ABV Imperial American Stout with 10 grains and 10 hop additions, that’s how. Plus, top 10 steps to better beer. What’s really important when it comes to improving your brewing skills and what don’t you need to worry about as much? Find out.
For this collection of homebrew recreations of commercial beers, the lure of roasted grains was just too much and we turned to the dark side. Brew these clones you must.
“The crystal and roasted malts merge well together to yield soft caramel and raisin notes. These flavors will evolve gracefully as the beer ages.” — Randy Thiel, Brewer.
An English dark mild ale with notes of toffee and coffee in the aroma and a nutty finish.
Bitch Creek balances big malt sweetness and robust hop flavor for a full-bodied, satisfying mahogany ale. This year-round offering has claimed 15 gold medals in national competitions.
This exceptionally smooth beer showcases the beauty of malted barley, as notes of caramel, toffee, and toasted chocolate rise from its mahogany depths. Hope & King has won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival.
This brown ale (now retired) out of Middleton, Wisconsin is clear and dark amber color with a solid, malty backbone.
This rich ale gets its complexity from pure maple syrup as well as chocolate and crystal malts.
This dark IPA is available year-round and is dry hopped similarly to Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute and 90 Minute IPAs. It is roasty, with a mild hop bitterness.
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What’s really important when it comes to improving your brewing skills and what don’t you need to worry about as much? Find out.
How are we celebrating our 10th anniversary? By brewing a 10% ABV Imperial American Stout with 10 grains and 10 hop additions, that’s how.
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