Category Archives: All Grain

Casper the Friendly Pale Ale

Posted on 26 Mar 2017 by Dan

Brew Day – 26Mar2017 This is my first brew since becoming once again an Indiana resident.  This is also my first beer that I have use RO water with mineral additions rather than tap water. The mineral additions were similar … Continue reading →

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Daddy Duck Porter

Posted on 9 Jan 2016 by Dan

This was originally brewed to be a coconut porter.  The recipe was formulated to be pitch black with a punch of flavor so the the flavors if the beer would compete with the strong flavor of the coconut.  However, after … Continue reading →

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Biere de Saison (Farmhouse Ale)

Posted on 28 Apr 2015 by Dan

Description Intended to be a light, citrusy, slightly spicy, easy drinking summer beer.  Something you want to put a slice of lemon into and enjoy in the sunshine. Brew Day – 26Apr2015 I started this beer with a 1.2L yeast … Continue reading →

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Marzen

Posted on 18 Jan 2015 by Dan

This is my second attempt at a Marzen.  The first was too high gravity and was a dry beer.  I’m hoping this one is more drinkable due to the lower ABV. Og: .1071 Style Information Name: Marzen Recipe Type: All … Continue reading →

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Caramel Cream Ale

Posted on 18 Jan 2015 by Dan

This beer was designed to emulate the caramel cream “bulls eye” candies that I used to eat as a kid, and I think I hit it dead on.  The beer is sweet, creamy, a hint of vanilla…  It is delicious. … Continue reading →

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Belgian Tripel

Posted on 18 Jan 2015 by Dan

The 2nd place winner at the 2015 Brewfest, this is a tasty beer!  This beer is bold.  It starts sweet, hits with a bold malt flavor with hints of fruit and ends with a slight dryness due to the ABV, … Continue reading →

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Birthday Chocolate Oatmeal Vanilla Stout

Posted on 11 Aug 2013 by Dan

Recipe Notes: This is called Birthday Chocolate Oatmeal Vanilla Stout because the plan is to brew it on my birthday weekend and have it ready for the party on Hailey’s birthday weekend.  Also, because if it is half as delicious as planned, it … Continue reading →

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Red Beard Irish Ale

Posted on 7 Jul 2013 by Dan

This is meant to be an easy drinking, well balanced red with a little extra color to show it off.  The Carared is the namesake. Ingredient rundown: American 2 row for economy (so maybe this is actually an American red…) … Continue reading →

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Duck Wheat Ale

Posted on 29 Mar 2013 by Dan

With this, I am attempting to stay as close to a true Witbier as possible.  The only divergence from the “standard” is adding a little more bitterness with hops.  This should get me closer to my goal of a “chewy” … Continue reading →

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Warm You Up Winter Ale

Posted on 10 Sep 2012 by Dan

2011 This is, by far, my favorite brew to date.  This beer had a ton of flavor to it, but was very easy to drink.  I didn’t take long at all to go through all 50 (or so) bottles of … Continue reading →

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