Pulpit Rock’s Little Buddy is a session pale ale coming at you with a one-two punch of Citra and Sabro hops. Soft bitterness and a plush mouthfeel from lactose lend themselves to the tropical fruit, tangerine, and coconut flavors and aromas of the hops.
Which beers stoked James Dugan and Andy Miller passion for brewing? The mad geniuses of Great Notion Brewing in Portland, Oregon like a mix of craft classics and cutting-edge favorites for their Pick Six.
This beer will be smooth in the mouth and features aggressive late and dry hopping, making it more of a “New School” (hence the name) American pale ale.
Test out your Sous Vide homebrewing skills with this recipe, which calls for just a 30-minute boil in an effort to save time.
The beer you get from this recipe will seem like a lighter, brighter pale ale with a flavor that is probably pretty clean and fruity. Over time it might develop those barnyard “Brett” flavors, but they should complement the peach/pineapple flavors nicely.
The style is a place for beers that represent a “harmonious marriage of sugar and beer,” in which the base style is recognizable but to which we add a noticeable flavor addition from an adjunct sugar product.
Since any general “top breweries” list will inevitably be dominated by breweries who make IPAs, we asked our readers about their favorite beers and brewers in these eight specific styles.
Replicating a beer is a different skill set (though it does overlap), but don’t worry too much about making an identical twin – making a great sibling is more than good enough, and who knows, you might even improve upon a classic!
A dynamic American pale ale with developed malt and hops characteristics.
A clean and simple dry-hopped pale ale designed by TRVE Head Brewer Zach Coleman.