Pretension

(Biere de Garde, 16D), BeerSmith Recipe File Formulation You’ve seen them: Belgian beers in 750mL bottles with profound one word names. Why should we not join in here at Klaserhausen? It’s with Trepidation that I take on this style of beer. Commercial examples often have that musty-woodsy character that I love so much. But I…

Cabin Fever

American Stout (20B),  BeerSmith Recipe File Formulation The inspiration for the beer is simple:  the damn snow in New Jersey during the 2013-2014 winter.  We received near record amounts this season, and combined with the below freezing temps, we needed a beer that would lift our spirits. With this recipe we are trying an idea that…

Receiver Function

American Pale Ale (18B) BeerSmith Recipe File Sorry for the lack of pictures in this one guys Formulation Pale ale isn’t exactly a beer that excites the hearts of many craft beer drinkers anymore, but it is easy to forget that this style was one of the first to save us from the light lager…