German Pilsner (Weyermann)

A classic German Pilsner malt that is a great base for all German Lagers as well as Belgian beers. German Pilsner malt will contribute a substantial body and mouthfeel when used as a base malt. (1.6°L)

Saison (H)
Brewed on 2013-06-08

The yeast was given from the folks at Gigayeast, so I brewed up my first Saison.

Saison (Spiced) (K)
Brewed on 2013-07-13

Pretty much the same as H but with some added spices.

Similar to: Saison (H)

Pumpkin Belgian (P)
Brewed on 2013-10-13

This was made from an experimental Belgian Yeast that Gigayeast gave the Sudzers. A member propped up the yeast and many of us made beer with it. Malt + hops are very similar to (H).

Similar to: Saison (H)

Berliner Weiss (T)
Brewed on 2014-02-27

First time using bacteria to try to make a sour beer. Co-pitching the lactobacillus with yeast.

No starter, recipe from Brewing Classic Styles. Was supposed to use WLP011 and 3# Wheat, but shop was out.

Barrel Aged Flanders Red (W)
Brewed on 2014-06-08

This is the third use of the Balcones Blue Corn Whisky barrel.

Saison (AA)
Brewed on 2014-10-07

Redoing one of the recipes that I've been most happy with.

Similar to: Saison (H)

Saison du Don't (AH)
Brewed on 2015-08-30

First time using my own mill and first time building up water. Using a recipe that I've done a few times in the past. Mill set at 4/100 inch. Got 10 gallons of water from Glacier dispenser; last maintenance 8/26/2015

Similar to: Saison (H)

Hoppy Pils Mosaic (AK)
Brewed on 2015-12-13

First multi-step mash beer. Looking to make a hoppy, easy drinking lager.

Saison (Experimental Gigayeast) (AN)
Brewed on 2016-05-30

My typical Saison recipe, this time brewed with an experimental Saison yeast that Gigayeast gave to us and then was propagated up by Jared.

Similar to: Saison (H)

Hoppy Pils Citra (AQ)
Brewed on 2016-10-23

Similar to AK, but single infusion and different hops + 2oz more.

Similar to: Hoppy Pils Mosaic (AK)

Schwarzbier (AR)
Brewed on 2016-12-31

Recipe from Zymurgy Sept/Oct 2016. Vol 49 No 5

Anchor Steam Clone (AS)
Brewed on 2017-02-20

Sudzers had a comp to brew Anchor Steam, so this was my attempt.

Citra Pils (AW)
Brewed on 2017-10-15

Another attempt at an easy drinking hoppy lager.

Similar to: Hoppy Pils Citra (AQ)

Double Secret (DoppelSticke) (BB)
Brewed on 2018-05-20

Altbier yeast was given to us by Gigayeast at a Sudzers meeting.

Crafting Beer (Belgian Dubbel) (CI)
Brewed on 2023-11-17

Another Belgian Dubbel for the Winter. Based on the notes from last time, I said I'd like it to be a bit more sweet, so I replaced some of the grain with 4oz of Special B.

Similar to: Winter's Night (Belgian Dubbel) (BR)