Josh Weikert
Recipe: Aprikose Apricot PaleBy Josh WeikertWant to brew a fruit beer greater than the sum of its parts? To show how one might match a fruit to a particular style, here is Josh Weikert's recipe for an apricot-flavored American pale ale.
Style + Fruit: Let’s Play MatchmakerBy Josh WeikertWant to add fruit to your beer? Okay. But first ask yourself this important question: Why?
Recipe: Peach in the Sun Brett Pale AleBy Josh WeikertDon’t expect barnyard flavors here: When *Brett* is the sole fermenting agent, the result should be relatively clean.
Recipe: Milkbier Sweet StoutBy Josh WeikertFrom his Make Your Best series, here is Josh Weikert's not-so-sweet sweet stout, which gets some roast malt and Fuggles hops to balance the milk sugar and add complexity.
Fewer Yeasts, Better BeerBy Josh WeikertConsider that you might be better served and produce better beer by choosing from a curated selection of go-to yeasts. Josh Weikert explains the how and why.
Recipe: Dumb Luck DubbelBy Josh WeikertThe goal isn't sweet and spicy, but rather dry, dark, and deceptively drinkable. Take a stab at this Belgian-style dubbel.
Recipe: Kopfspalter Strong Scotch AleBy Josh WeikertFrom his Make Your Best style series, try this recipe for Josh Weikert's "Headsplitter"—a richly malted strong Scotch ale, a.k.a. wee heavy (hold the peat).
Recipe: No Heart English-Style BarleywineBy Josh WeikertThis rich, malty, warming barleywine recipe is fit for special occasions and long aging.
Recipe: Ostseeküste Baltic PorterBy Josh WeikertHere is a Baltic porter recipe worthy of patient lagering and maturation.
Brewing Traditions: Baltic IndulgenceBy Josh WeikertThick, rich, smooth Baltic porter is a comforting treat for the frigid months. If only it were easier to brew...
Recipe: Hot Bock WeizenbockBy Josh WeikertThis big, complex crowd-pleaser winds up like a cross between a banana protein shake and Belgian dubbel. Ferment warm and buckle up.
Recipe: Snowfall Oatmeal StoutBy Josh WeikertThe style allows for creativity, which means that you can choose to dress up whichever part of the profile you prefer, making the beer sweeter, more bitter, less roasty, or more “oaty,” as you like it.