Chop & Brew – Episode 33: Belgian Dark Strong Ales Part 2

Chip, Dawson and Don O. meet up for basement tasting notes on four different variations on the theme of Belgian Dark Strong Ale – 10 gallons split four ways and experimented upon during secondary fermentation. Among topics and techniques discussed are fermentation, fruit-based candi syrups, black tea infusion, buggy oak sticks, and the unique (and

AHA/Lucid Brewing Wort Rally Double Black IPA

This is the homebrew-scale recipe for the Double Black IPA brewed by Lucid Brewing Company for their AHA Wort Rally event during Big Brew Day 2014. Huge thanks to Eric Biermann (no joke, best last name ever!) and Jon Messier for sharing this recipe with Chop & Brew. Also thanks to the American Homebrewers Association

Chop & Brew – Episode 28: AHA Wort Rally Beer Tasting Notes

Chip is joined by a krewe of Chop & Brew All-Stars to taste four different beers made from the same Double Black IPA wort. The wort was brewed for and given to them by Lucid Brewing Company at the American Homebrewers Association Wort Rally on Big Brew Day 2014. The discussion includes tips on dry