Homebrewed an AAL?

I think it is @JackHorzempa (if not I bet he knows who it is) that regularly brews a CAP (classic American pilsner) http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/style02.php#1c


And yes people actually like AAL's

I can't blame the macro's for making what people want to buy.


edit: yep, it's Jack.

 

My answers:
1-AALs do not suck. It accounts for the majority of the beer purchased in this country. Do you drink beer that "sucks"? I don't think anyone would. Then why are they so popular?
2-The macro brewers are so good that they can produce a consistent product with no wiggle room for off flavors.
3- I've never tried to make one bc I don't care for the style, btw its the same reason I will probably never brew a RIS.
4-There are bads brewers, but they don't hang around long.

Your post, not necessarily you personally, is a classic example of perception is reality where opinion put forth as fact and then asking to support it as such.

 

I do not brew this style because if I want one I'll buy some PBR,Hams, or Black Label. I do brew Lagers but do not use any corn or rice.

 

The macros that you say suck are well made examples, and basically define the styles. So I am assuming if someone brewed a AAL, they dont think all those beers suck. I personally like most of them. I took a beer judging class and that gave me a new appreciation for all styles. I think most decide they don't like them prior to drinking them.

I am a big PBR fan, so I have made a beer in it's essence twice. It had 30% corn and 70% 6-row. The first one turned out great for the most part, but had a lacto infection. It was very clean early on and the infection actually worked for it. The second one is on tap right now, and I was very happy with the result. For me, I like the style and the opportunity to test my skills.

 

Do you only brew styles that you can't buy commercial examples of? I am assuming it is just because you don't necessarily want a whole batch of this style.

 

I don't remember ever seeing any posts that discuss brewing AALs. However, cream ales comes up every so often and the grain bill would be similar.

 

This is the classic American Lager as made by one of our club member's, Doug King. He and a crew worked on that recipe for years to perfect it. After he passed away, folks in the club continue to brew it for the challenge and the fact that it's a damn decent summer brew!

http://www.maltosefalcons.com/recipes/dougweiser

 

I haven't made anything American that would include "Lite" in the name but standard and premium american lagers? - absolutely. It's just not something I do often as I don't enjoy the style as much as other stuff I make. I'm more likely to make a German or Belgian version (let's just call the latter Monkweiser) both in the 3.5-4% range that has a flavor profile and balance that I prefer.

to each their own--
--Michael

 

I have made a few now. They are a nice change for a tap, and also a good way to build up a yeast cake for a big lager (1 dry pack of yeast becomes enough for a dopplebock!). I have done a 30% flaked corn, a 20% minute rice & a 25% popcorn, flaked corn was the best so far as the flavour actually came though in the brew. It is good to know that I can effectively brew a beer where a minor mistake is obvious.

 

I brew a CAP every year. This style can rival German and Czech Pilsners for flavor, and often win in competitions against those. These are not AALs, as the adjuncts much are <30%, often more like 20%, and the hop rate is higher, up around 25 to 40 IBU vs 8 to 12 for AALs.

I do know a guy that brewed an AAL just to see if you could, and it was right on the money. It can be done, but it is not for the beginner as there is more skill and equipment involved.

 

No, I think I could buy commercial examples of most everything I brew but mine have it's own unique flavor. As you know I am not a fan of sour beers so I do not brew them. I also do not brew anything with wheat. My most frequently brewed beers are ESB's and Pilsners. If your coming to the Michigan Homebrew Festival I will have a Keg of Deer Camp Lager on tap. Take care.