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[brewman]

Ok guys what is your best go to beer. I want to make something that's original from one of you guys. Bring on the ideas.Dan

[SchwanzBrewer]

I don't have a go to beer. I brew about 12 recipes when I feel like it or for events and comps and I try and throw in a new one or style I've never done before every now and then. I'll be trying to make a black IPA sometime this year.If you haven't made it yet, I highly suggest Ken's MLPA. It's simple and tasty, one of my favorites to brew (because I can brew it with my eyes closed) and one of my most requested beers.

[zymot]

My go to style is an Alt.I do not have a specific recipe, it is constantly evolving. Hallmark is simple grain bill and 60 minute Spalt hops only. No flavor or aroma additions. Wyeast 1007 yeast is almost a must have.

[johnpreuss]

MO/ 6-8 oz of british crystal, target to bitter, northdown or goldings late. 1.045-48 30 ibus. You pick the English yeast

[HVB]

One of my favorites, as a matter of fact I need to brew this again soon as the keg is just about to kick.https://www.brews-bros.xyz/index.php?/topic/65601-simcoe-pale-ale/

[armagh]

I don't know about "go-to," but Pater's bier is what I make most often.

[Big Nake]

MO/ 6-8 oz of british crystal, target to bitter, northdown or goldings late. 1.045-48 30 ibus. You pick the English yeast

This is a variation of one of my go-to beers, for sure. MO, specifically Hugh Baird or Thomas Fawcett Dark Crystal 1, some torrified wheat and I like Kent and Styrian Goldings and then either 1028, 1968 or 1099. Just made one yesterday with 1028.

[MakeMeHoppy]

Kolsch simple and tasty

[TehFury]

This is my standard drinker. I haven't made it recently but prolly going to in the next month or so. It's (very) roughly based on SNPA6.5 G boil5.5.G ferment5.0 G bottle/keg12# 2 row8 oz# 60L8 oz 15L.75 oz Magnum/Warrior @ 60 min.50 oz Perle @ 30 min1 oz Cascade @ 15 min.5 oz Cascade @ FO.25 oz Citra @ FOWLP001It should be around 1.050 and 6.5 % MOLLike the Jimmy Buffet song says: "Not to particular, not too precise"

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

SMaSH

[denny]

Take your pick and I'll post the recipe...Rye IPAWestcoastmalle tripelHerman's Rochefort 10Waldo Lake amberNoti Am. brown aleMilo's altSanta's Helper Uber altOld Stoner BW

[DieselGopher]

Take your pick and I'll post the recipe...Rye IPAWestcoastmalle tripelHerman's Rochefort 10Waldo Lake amberNoti Am. brown aleMilo's altSanta's Helper Uber altOld Stoner BW

Lest ye forget, add the BVIP to your list. I make 20 gallons for each winter and next year that's going to have to go to 30!

[HVB]

Take your pick and I'll post the recipe...Rye IPAWestcoastmalle tripelHerman's Rochefort 10Waldo Lake amberNoti Am. brown aleMilo's altSanta's Helper Uber altOld Stoner BW

How about the Noti Am. Brown ale...

[denny]

First beer I ever won an award for...note it's an 8 gal. recipe. Some of the hops are hard to find these days, so I sub if necessary. I also mash thinner these days....#125 Noti BrownA ProMash Recipe ReportRecipe Specifics----------------Batch Size (Gal): 8.00 Wort Size (Gal): 8.00Total Grain (Lbs): 19.60Anticipated OG: 1.064 Plato: 15.67Anticipated SRM: 23.3Anticipated IBU: 50.7Brewhouse Efficiency: 79 %Wort Boil Time: 90 MinutesPre-Boil Amounts----------------Evaporation Rate: 1.50 Gallons Per HourPre-Boil Wort Size: 10.25 GalPre-Boil Gravity: 1.050 SG 12.38 PlatoGrain/Extract/Sugar % Amount Name Origin Potential SRM----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73.5 14.40 lbs. Pale Malt(2-row) America 1.036 2 10.2 2.00 lbs. Crystal 60L America 1.034 55 12.2 2.40 lbs. Munich Malt America 1.033 10 4.1 0.80 lbs. Chocolate Malt America 1.029 350Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.Hops Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.40 oz. Willamette Whole 4.80 15.6 90 min. 0.80 oz. Willamette Whole 4.80 7.7 45 min. 0.40 oz. Galena Whole 14.50 11.6 45 min. 1.20 oz. Willamette Whole 4.80 9.6 30 min. 1.20 oz. Willamette Whole 4.80 6.2 15 min. 0.40 oz. Chinook Whole 13.00 0.0 0 min.Extras Amount Name Type Time-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.00 Tsp Irish Moss Fining 15 Min.(boil)Yeast-----WYeast 1056 Amercan Ale/ChicoMash Schedule-------------Mash Name:Total Grain Lbs: 19.60Total Water Qts: 24.50 - Before Additional InfusionsTotal Water Gal: 6.13 - Before Additional InfusionsTun Thermal Mass: 0.00Grain Temp: 67.00 F Step Rest Start Stop Heat Infuse Infuse InfuseStep Name Time Time Temp Temp Type Temp Amount Ratio---------------------------------------------------------------------------------sacc 0 60 152 152 Infuse 165 24.50 1.25Total Water Qts: 24.50 - After Additional InfusionsTotal Water Gal: 6.13 - After Additional InfusionsTotal Mash Volume Gal: 7.69 - After Additional InfusionsAll temperature measurements are degrees Fahrenheit.All infusion amounts are in Quarts.All infusion ratios are Quarts/Lbs.

[HVB]

First beer I ever won an award for...note it's an 8 gal. recipe. Some of the hops are hard to find these days, so I sub if necessary. I also mash thinner these days....#125 Noti Brown

Thanks! I have everything on hand except for the Galena.

[denny]

Thanks! I have everything on hand except for the Galena.

Use Columbus or something like that.

[Genesee Ted]

Take your pick and I'll post the recipe...Rye IPAWestcoastmalle tripelHerman's Rochefort 10Waldo Lake amberNoti Am. brown aleMilo's altSanta's Helper Uber altOld Stoner BW

Yes please LOL

[al_bob]

First beer I ever won an award for...note it's an 8 gal. recipe. Some of the hops are hard to find these days, so I sub if necessary. I also mash thinner these days....

I've been doing the same thing these days. About 1.4-1.6 qts/lb. I understand the reasoning behind the better efficiency but have you ever heard anything about mash thickness affecting the body, Denny? I read somewhere on the net that a thicker mash gives a fuller body. Wondered if there was any truth in this.

[djinkc]

I've got a D. Alt that usually scores well, and an Am. Wheat on steriods. Dunno if you want the Alt though, I've upped my lagering time to over 5 weeks - might tie up you cooling system for too long.

[HVB]

Use Columbus or something like that.

That I can do...