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…

All Bets Are Off

Historical Beer: Roggenbier, (27)  BeerSmith Recipe file lost to the sands of time. Formulation I’ve never even tasted a commercial example of this style, but I haven’t exactly looked hard for it either.  This is strange, now that I think about it, because I love Rye IPAs, and I love throwing a dash of Rye…

Wee Lad

Scottish Light (14A)  BeerSmith Recipe File Formulation As a brewer, I’m asking myself why in the heck I would brew a beer that will turn out to be only 3% ABV.  I mean, I know the point of great beer isn’t to get you hammered, but below 4.5%, something starts to feel wrong about spending…