Layger Brewhaus Super Simple Infinite Cider Theorem Recipe

Original hypothesis formed August, 2018 The Layger Brewhaus Super Simple Infinite Cider Theorem Recipe takes longer to read than it does to make! Our simple cider recipe requires just three ingredients, no sanitizer, and no special gear. Best of all, our recipe makes an infinite amount of still (uncarbonated) hard cider at a rate of about …

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Brew Night: Feb 2017

New England IPA and Chocolate Storter Ale Just as Dave challenged Jon with a mystery recipe last year (refresher: Dave provided Jon with the ingredients, but not their quantities or timing), Jon returned the favor to Dave this night. The result? A Chocolate Storter Ale! Other new additions include MASSIVE amounts of hops for the …

Elvis Special Bitter

FEST QUOTES: "Love me tender, love me true. Sweet and tasty, this beer's for you!" "Sort of like there is a special place in hell for people who talk in theaters, this has a special place on the bitter palate. Kind of like how bitter you would feel if you died on a toilet. Then …

Samantha’s Abduction IPA

PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS: Hoppy haze topped with a thick, creamy head of fine bubbles and emanating a citrusy, flowery aroma. Apricot nose. Sweet, chewy, satisfying body. Boldly reverberating, mouth-watering finish. Blunts human senses. 40 percent sweet, 60 percent bitter. FEST QUOTES: "Piney smell. Really good. No malt, nice thin body. Good bitterness. Grapefruit finish lingering. …

Soursquatch Uncommon Grapefruit Steam Lager

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe Brewed March, 2016 OBJECTIVE: Moderately malty with toasty and caramel malt flavor. Earthy, spicy, with citrusy hop bite. Dry, crisp, and grainy finish. Aroma of grapefruit. No added acid, sourness, or tartness from fruit. ACTUAL OUTCOME: Amazing grapefruit aroma before sipping, great nose. Sourness of the grapefruit peel clobbers you from …

Kennedy’s Coppertop Ale

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe Always soused by light cream head. Sweet nose followed by a light, watery mouthfeel. Toasty notes. Very #. Pleasantly bitter, leathery finish with light, iced-tea tannins. The Other Presidential Vice Coppertop Kennedy was Dave's first all-grain recipe. FEST QUOTES: "Ask not what your beer can do for you, ask what you …

Apple Pieder: Apple Pie Cider

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe The goal taste profile for this cider was to bulk up the E+D's Dry Apple Cider No. 41, which turned out too dry and had almost not body due partly to being watered down to hit the goal batch size. Dave also wanted to add some apple pie seasonings and spice …

The Meaning of Sparge

The Layger Brewhaus brewing philosophy can be summed up in one word… Sparge! “‘Tis very important to sparge.”—Benjamin Franklin “One must sparge oneself thoroughly from time to time.”—Plato “Yarrrrrr, prepare to be sparged!”—Barbarosa “Let’s get sparged!”—Van Wilder None of those people said those things. However, they are all correct: sparging is critical, refreshing, scary, and …

Brew Night: Sep 2017

Citra Double IPA and Copper Ale This was our first-ever double batch, both all-grain brewing night. We started on a Sunday afternoon and finished 9 hours later, which beat our previous best average per brew time by about 3 hours. We're getting more efficient!    

Molasses Cookie Porter

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe In 2015 and 2016, Dave felt that Jon was stuck in a Pale Ale brewing rut, so he issued Jon a challenge: Dave would write a mystery recipe giving Jon only the ingredients, Jon would stamp his mark on it by figuring out how to brew it. Dave started this …

E+D’s Dry Apple Cider No. 41

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe BREW IT A Leafblower Cider brewed by Erin and Dave. 5 gal batch size, 6 weeks start to finish, serve between 45-50 degrees. Goal taste profile: Dry apple cider with some apple flavor. Actual taste profile after kegging: Definitely has alcohol over 5%. Dry, no sweetness. Some apple flavor left. Some …

Brew Night: May 2016

Dryhopping with grapefruit!

Brew Night: March 2016

Last night's brew was Layger's first-ever parallel all-grain + partial mash double brew. It was a long night -- a little "brew-tal". Get it? Here, Jon enjoys a little "self-sparge". No, really. That's a thing.

Donkey Dunkel

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe DAVE: What about dat one? JON: Which one? DAVE: THAT one, the dark one way over dere. JON: Welllll, I dunno about dat one. DAVE: Whaddya mean? What’s wrong wit it? JON: Get dis -- it’s called “Donkey Dunkel”. DAVE: Ya’ kiddin’ me? JON: Would I do that? DAVE: Psh! C’mon now. Let’s give it the old heave ho. We’ll try it together. <pour, dramatic sip, look> BOTH: Dis lager kicks ass! Grab an ass. Comments: "This reflects the golden age of beers - unbelievable flavor and intensity...just like the dames in this joint." BREW IT 6 lbs Briess Munich liquid malt extract 1/2 lbs Caramunich malt 1/2 lbs Victory malt …

McFlyPA IPA

DAVE: Say, Jonny, have you tried dis new McFlyPA? JON: McWhaddyasay? DAVE: McFlyPA! Named aftuh dat Irish guy from over in Hill Valley, I think it is. <pour> Bottoms up! <dramatic sip> JON: Wow! Now that’s somethin’ to write home about! Sweet up front, easy malts, a little hop bite on the back end...............if ya know what I mean! <sly wink> Recipe lost to time! Comments: "Intense, in your face bitterness. Just like Biff. Almost tastes like it has tannins. Can't be a chicken if you are gonna drink this 'til you are zazzled. But that bitterness slides off the tongue as if it's going 88 mph. Then it's back...to the future …

Tossed Salad Cucumbers & Celery Pilsner

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe JON: What about this Tossed Salad pilsner? Some whackjob from near Philly brewed it -- wit cucumbers and celery! DAVE: Quit yappin’ about it and pour me a glass, already! <dramatic sip>  DAVE: Mm, mm! A man could develop quite a thirst drinkin’ this beer. Rehydrate the Amish Way Comments: "It's like I am at one of those fancy schmancy hotels. You know, the one's that have that water jug at the desk? They have these cucumbers and things in 'em. It's like that. Or maybe I could drink it with some …

Saged Vice White IPA

JON: So have you tried dis here Saged Vice? It’s one uh dem “white beers” all da way from Miami. DAVE: Pour me a glass, wouldja, Jonny? <dramatic sip> DAVE: Dat’s great! Lemony nose, herbal body! JON: Mm hm! Recipe: Flown to Havana! Comments: "This tastes woody and sagey - I can't decide if it's beer brilliance …

Brew Night: IPA all-grain

Tonight we brewed an all-grain IPA with 3 1/2 ounces of Cascade hops added at 10 minutes left to boil. This was Jon's first time using a yeast starter, and check out the crazy fermentation he was getting within 24 hours. Mmm, chunky. "We're gonna drink what that turns into!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTwM7MrhrT8

Earned Wisdom: Layger’s Top 11 Tips for Better Brewing

Taking up a new hobby usually involves spending too much money on things that might or might not make a difference in enjoying your new hobby--or in how good you are at it. If you could start all over again, how would you start brewing differently? (Thanks, Uri, for the inspiration to write these down!) …

Brewed: May, 2015

How to Make a Homebrew Yeast Starter

Totally stolen from Wyeast Laboratories 1/2 Cup Dry Malt Extract (100g, 3.5oz) 1/2 tsp Wyeast Nutrient 1 quart (1L) tap water Mix DME, nutrient, and water. Boil 20 minutes to sterilize. Pour into a sanitized flask or jar with loose lid or foil. Allow to cool to 70°F. Add yeast and shake well. The yeast …

All Cold and No Warm Makes Jon a Sad Boy

Jon learned a valuable lesson in thermal dynamics. When you keep your kegerator temp in the mid 30s, make sure the bottom of your kegerator isn't below freezing...

Brewed: March 2015

Belgian Wit IPA, all-grain

Brewed: Summer 2014

American Pale Ale (all-grain) Bavarian Helles (extract plus grain)

Layger Lager Bavarian Helles

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe The goal for this lager was a light and refreshing Bavarian-style Helles. It did not go very well! BREW IT Munich Helles July 2014 MALTS 6 lbs Pilsen liquid malt extract (Briess) (boil 60 min) 2 lbs German pilsner grain (Weyermann) (Steep 30-60 min at 150-170 degF) 1 cup light …

Layger Brewhaus Upgrades: Our New All Grain Brew Tower

Jon is ready to brew it up a notch! He brought a huge upgrade to Layger Brewhaus on June 17, 2014 after spending all day with his father assembling his first all grain brew tower from Blichmann. There was a lot to assemble: the tower structure itself, the pipe fittings that carry propane from the …

Bron Yr Aur Nut Brown Ale

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe Hello, there. I caught you smilin’ at me. I’m Bron Yr Aur, a Nut Brown Ale brewed the way I should be, with the wettest hard water, caramelized grains, a touch of barley and chocolate malts. Mingling with the acrid autumnal Golding hops, this is an ale that will always …

Jack’s Pumpkin King Ale

What's this? This is the good doctor’s new creation! Think of all you have in common with Jack’s Pumpkin King Ale: big personality, a spicy disposition, lively effervescence, a sweet side carefully balanced with brawn. With Jack’s in your hand, every conversation will be worth having. Recipe TK

Thirst Ranger Kolsch

The Thirst Ranger brings all the subtlety of a swift kick in the pants. From the first sweet sip, you’ll find the tastes of leather mingling with peaches. And why not? Nothing can hold back a kolsch brewed and rested in the heat of summer. Drink the sweet kolsch of justice, and you might find …

Liquid Schwarz

You must never underestimate the power of the Schwarz! The schwarz is a powerful ally. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Once you start down the dark path of the “black beer”, forever will it dominate your destiny. The Liquid Schwarz combines the dark malts of a stout with the lightness of a lager. …

Mr. Brown Can Booze Brown Ale

Fuggle and English Hops Well rounded and mellow Can you? Recipe not available  

London Underground Cream Ale

Willamette and Fuggle Hops Fast Malty Flavor! Mind the Gap BREW IT Based on a London Cream Ale recipe from BeerSmith.com. Ingredients Malts 9 lbs pale liquid extract Hops 2 oz Willamette 1 oz Fuggles Other 8 oz maltodextrine 1 tsp Irish moss Yeast London Ale Wyeast Labs #1028 Step-by-step 1. Activate yeast. 2. Bring …

Imperial Guard Oatmeal Stout

Oats, Barley, dark roasty malts Chinook hops The Force is strong with this one. BREW IT Based on the Terrapin Imperial Oatmeal Stout Clone from Hopville website. Ingredients Malts 6 lbs dark dry malt extract 3 lbs dark dry malt extract 1 lbs 2 oz caramel or crystal malt at 80L 14 oz flaked barley …

Ski Wax American Pale Ale

Floral hops with bite Clean, crisp, fast flowing 12 oz Liquid Speed BREW IT Ingredients Malts 6.5 lbs extra pale liquit malt extract 1.5 lbs munich liquied malt extract .5 lbs crystal malt 10L Hops 2 oz Cascade Yeast Nottingham ale yeast Step-by-step 1. Heat 3 gallons water to 152 degF. 2. Steep grains for …

Saison De La Revolution

This saison bursts forth with an effervescent energy; a bottled bubble maelstrom. Sweet banana notes waft into the nostrils before this ample brew ripens on the tongue. This traditional harvest-season brew candycoats your mouth with maize syrup, then emboldens the soul for the season to come. Recipe revolted!

Whistlestop Chili Steam

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe Longtime Layger Brewfriends may recognize this mashup between Steampunk Lager and Flamin' Mamie Chili Honey Pilsner from Oktobertheseventhfest Part Drei in 2008. Whistlestop drinks smooth and spicy like Steampunk yet ratchets up the heat in the back of the mouth. Get steamed! Recipe has hopped on the last train to …

Old Glory American Wheat Ale

Many wheats leave you smacking your mouth to clear out the dust; not this one. Old Glory separates the wheat from the chaff. A real red, wheat, and blue American Ale, Old Glory flies its own banner of smooth drinkability, with pleasing grains and a sun-dappled hint of sweetness that comes from patience and a …

Muckraker Brown Ale

From plying the depths of man's machinations, the Muckraker Brown Ale has become embued with a dark and mysterious hue. No gaze can penetrate this ale's blackstrapped innards for few browns hold the gravitas of the Muckraker. Bodied like a brown, Muckraker's heavily roasted aftertaste wishes you a good night, and good luck. BREW IT …

Witch Hazelnut Amber

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe Beer Beta: Style: Amber Ale Malts: Pale malt extract, Karo dark syrup, clover honey, brown rice syrup, Crystal, Victory Hops: Willamette, Fuggles Yeast: European Ale Other: 12 oz Odell's 90 Shilling, roasted hazelnuts Questions? Ask the Brewer: Dave Octobertheseventhfest comments: Missing! BREW IT Based very loosely on the “Stunreeb Lezah …

Bosom Buddy Blonde

Beer Beta: Style: Blonde Ale Malts: Pale malt extract, belgian aromatic, honey Hops: Chinook, Hallertau Yeast: American Ale Other: Irish moss Serves You Right! Questions? Ask the Brewer: Jon Octobertheseventhfest comments: Missing! BREW IT Overview: This recipe is the Fill in the Hop Blonde Ale recipe (extract with specialty grains). Ingredients: 6.5 lbs pale liquid …

Noggin Knocker Roggenbier Amber Rye Ale

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe  Beer Beta: Style: Amber Rye Ale Malts: Amber Malt Extract, Light Dry, Crystal, Rye Flakes, Cara Pils Hops: Centennial, Mount Hood Yeast: American Ale Other: Irish moss Questions? Ask the Brewer: Dave Octobertheseventhfest comments: Missing! BREW IT Ingredients: 5 lb Amber Malt Extract Syrup 1 lb Light Dry Malt Extract 1 …

Empire Special Bitter

Beer Beta: Style: Extra Special Bitter Malts: light malt extract, Crystal Hops: Gallena, Challenger Yeast: London ESB Other: Irish moss Impressive. Most impressive. Questions? Ask the Brewer: Jon Octobertheseventhfest comments: Missing! BREW IT Overview: This recipe is the English Extra Special Bitter (ESB) recipe from Stomp Them Grapes / Hop to It Homebrew store in Boulder, …

Steampunk Lager

Beer Beta: Style: California Common (aka "steam lager") Malts: pale malt extract, 80L English crystal malt Hops: Northern Brewer Yeast: California lager Other: Irish moss Anachronic Tonic Questions? Ask the Brewer: Jon Octobertheseventhfest comments: "Smooth lager with mild hopness overtones. Like the name invokes, this brew has a wonderful brass coloring that compliments its almost …

Sudsy Joe’s Motor Oil Coffee Cream Imperial Stout

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe Beer Beta: Style: Imperial Stout Malts: dark malt, roasted barley, crystal 120, chocolate, crystal 40, Victory, black patent Hops: Chinook, Saaz, Tettnanger Yeast: Irish Ale Other: gypsum, lactose, cold-pressed coffee concentrate Perfect lubrication for common social situations Questions? Ask the Brewer: Dave Octobertheseventhfest comments: "Malted barley and light coffee subtleties …

Flamin’ Mamie Chili Honey Pilsner

A Layger Brewhaus Original Recipe Beer Beta: Style: Pilsner Malts: light malt extract, honey Hops: Czech Saaz Yeast: Czech Pils Other: roasted ancho chili peppers, Irish moss SWEET HEAT Questions? Ask the Brewer: Dave Octobertheseventhfest comments: "Mamie would make Roger Rabit say 'Jessica Who?' VERY subtle hints of spice in a smooth, slightly hoppy brew."—Kris …

Dark Ages IPA

Beer Beta: Style: Olde/IPA Hybrid Malts: crystal 120 Hops: Chinook Yeast: American Ale Other: Irish moss Crusade-ade Questions? Ask the Brewer: Jon Octobertheseventhfest comments: "This IPA has a fruity aroma that impales the nose and continues its assault with a robust and full flavor. The smooth finish will certainly pursuade you to fight for another …

Grunge Up German Altbier

Grunge Up was surprisingly establishmentarian. A deceptively mellow ale made from dark malts, hallertau and spalt hops, and munich and caramunich grains, Grunge Up resembles the body and feel of both oktoberfest and amber beers without tasting quite like either. Grunge Up is dark and leathery, a little bit creamy and a little bit smooth, …

IRA Red

IRA Red might have sparked a revolt, especially amongst lovers of amber ales. Pale syrup, English crystal malt, Victory malt, UK Golding hops, gypsum, and Irish moss give this red a citrusy delicious flavor. IRA Red is an orangey brown color, closer to an amber, but with an intense attack that explodes in the mouth. …

Cowbell Porter

I’m tellin’ ya, fellas. You’re gonna’ want more Cowbell Porter. Dark and deep like the Black Forests of Germany, Cowbell Porter taps into the earthy roots of this traditional brew style. The 'Bell was brewed with six kinds of malt. This porter is the cock of the walk, baby! You're Gonna Want More... Beer Beta: …

Tan Line Pale Ale

Tan Line brought back happy memories of summer without leaving a mark. This ale is clean, crisp, and easy to drink, without being overbitter or too hoppy like many commercial pale ales. A good pour will leave this ale clear and medium bodied. Go ahead, take a peek at Tan Line Pale Ale. Beer Beta: …