Favorite recipe from a book

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  1. Elvis_on_Bass

    Elvis_on_Bass Crusader (453) Jul 25, 2016 New York

    I'm hoping to get one more brew in before baby, needless to say I haven't exactly had the time to plan as I normally do. I've not brewed from a book before exactly as written, which I don't have a great reason for other than recipe design calculations are one of my favorite parts of brewing. So now seems like a logical time to try.

    I'm not really settled on a style, I'll probably go with something that is okay if it doesn't get packaged right away.

    So, what is your favorite beer that you've brewed from a book?
     
    #1 Elvis_on_Bass, May 8, 2018
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    "Brewing Classic Styles" has a lot of award winning recipes in it. But I can't say I've ever brewed one of them exactly as written. Also, have you taken a look at the recipe sub-forum -> HERE < ?
     
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  3. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    Never from a book, but John snows house pale is a great one.
     
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  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    If you are able to brew a lager style, my favorite that I have brewed from the book, Clone Brews, is the Ayinger Maibock. I've liked the results so much that I've brewed it several times.

    Good luck with the baby!
     
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  5. pweis909

    pweis909 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Aug 13, 2005 Wisconsin
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    I have brewed the Brewing Classic Styles 60 Shilling as written, and the Northern English Brown (Nutcastle) with one substitution. It's helped me set boundaries for lots of the beers I brewed, although usually I can't resist an ingredient tweak here or a process adjustment there,
     
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  6. Prep8611

    Prep8611 Savant (1,208) Aug 22, 2014 New Jersey

    Not from a book but the number 1 recipe rated on homebrewtalk so that would briermunchers centennial blonde for me.
     
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  7. Elvis_on_Bass

    Elvis_on_Bass Crusader (453) Jul 25, 2016 New York

    I've checked the different recipes and forums, just figured authors of books have a base level of credibility and probably have been tested by some more people. I know that there are a lot of great brews posted on the forum, but I'm sure there are some on the other end. That was just my basic thought, can't say that it is a perfect thought.

    I do have the ability, I never really even thought about doing a lager for the next one. You may have something here for me. (And Thanks, my wife and I are super excited).
     
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