An American stout is a relatively good base style to add additions to, with quite a range of possibilities. The hop forward character of the American stout makes it somewhat more challenging, and less of a blank canvas, but there are still some very good options. Spices consistently rank high, including seeds of paradise, chai […]
Month: December 2015
Orange peel is very versatile, and is currently the highest ranked addition. Here are some beer styles that work with orange peel, ways to use them, and some similar additions to mix and match. Styles that work with orange peel Click here for current orange peel rankings. Orange peel can be added to almost any style. […]
A British Brown Ale is fairly versatile, and can be paired with a broad range of ingredients. It’s a subtle beer that allows some ingredients to blend in, and find the right balance between the base style and the addition. The highest rated additions tend to be more savory than sweet or sour. Nuts like peanut […]
The year I started homebrewing, I went to Great American Beer Fest looking for inspiration for my next beer. I found that inspiration in Lazy Magnolia’s Southern Pecan, which I decided to clone for Thanksgiving a few years back. British Brown Ale with pecans is currently rated at 73% positive. The British distinction is important- […]
Pecans are a tricky thing to add to homebrew, but it can be done. Here are some beer styles that work with pecans, ways to use them, and some similar additions to mix and match. Styles that work with pecans Click here for current pecan rankings. Pecans tend to either work really well with a […]
In the world of beer, there are some styles that work with just about anything. They’re the Kevin Bacon or Samuel L. Jackson of beers. Based on over 50,000 votes on What to Brew, here are the top 4 most flexible beers. 4. Blonde Ale, 57% good votes This is a balanced brew, so no big […]
Saisons are one of the most versatile beers, and lend themselves to a wide variety of additions. If your yeast leans to the pepper & spice, you can go with spice-based additions. If your yeast brings more banana or other estery flavors and aromas, you can easily add fruit. Many recipes call for a small […]
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