Category: BJCP Series
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We are officially on to British Bitters! Yes, I am skipping around a bit. Why? Because I compete often in homebrewing competitions, and sometimes the organizers will limit acceptable styles pretty heavily. This happened to be one of them. This is one of the best beers I have ever made. See my recipe and process…
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What is a Vienna Lager? The Vienna Lager is a fantastic style you will love, mainly if you are sick of only finding IPAs everywhere you go. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good IPA, but something must be said for variety. Vienna lagers could be described as a moderate-strength continental amber lager with…
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It’s that time again! Next up on the BJCP category brew-down, we are tackling the delicious Czech Pale Lager, category 3A. After researching this beer, I have to admit I may have found a new favorite style. Let’s be real here, any beer with Czech in the name means it will have some depth in…
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(International Pale Lager Recipe!) Kicking it off with the first stop of our BJCP Journey: Category 2A: International Pale Lager. Why should the regular BMC drinkers have all the fun with crushable golden beers? The International Pale Lager is that versatile charmer, a bridge between worlds. It’s crafted to intrigue your macro-beer buddies, yet it…
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Destroyer of Traditions AND Embracer of BJCP Guidelines!? While I’m pretty confident in my brewing techniques and scientific know-how, I’ve recognized a gap: a thorough grasp of style guidelines. So, what did I decide? Embarking on the journey to becoming Cicerone and BJCP Certified has lit a fire in me! Challenge Accepted: I’m taking a…
