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news2026-07-01
Callista Hops SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting
We brewed another SMaSH beer to learn more about Callista hops. Callista is a German hop variety with lower alpha acids. The packet I bought came in at 3.8% alpha acids. Since the hop was lower in bitterness, we kept the hops schedule balanced in this brew. The goal was to taste the hop on […] The post Callista Hops SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-06-24
Homebrew Jar of Destiny: The Nineteenth Pick
The Jar of Destiny series keeps rolling with pick number nineteen. We are still working through the 2015 BJCP guidelines, one random beer style at a time. Each pick gives us a style to research, brew, and taste within a few months. The Jar has been fairly kind to us in past rounds, but it […] The post Homebrew Jar of Destiny: The Nineteenth Pick appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-06-17
American Wild Ale – Jar of Destiny
As the Jar of Destiny challenge continues, Mike presents his take on an American Wild Ale. This beer came from the 18th pick in the series. This style (28C Wild Specialty Beer) was one of the harder ones for the challenge as it does not fit neatly into three months. An American Wild Ale usually takes […] The post American Wild Ale – Jar of Destiny appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-06-10
Sweet Stout – Jar of Destiny
We are back with another Jar of Destiny beer. My pick from the 18th one was a Sweet Stout. For the challenge, I brewed a milk stout. This beer was based on a Left Hand Milk Stout clone recipe that I found that recipe through the AHA. I modified the recipe based on my own preferences […] The post Sweet Stout – Jar of Destiny appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-06-03
Adventures in Attenuation – British Brown Ale
Mike brewed and we tasted a British Brown Ale for this post. Mike has been thinking more about attenuation in his beers. This batch was part of that ongoing experiment. Not a surprise, but this experiment is a part of his return to British-style brewing. These are styles he brewed often years ago and he […] The post Adventures in Attenuation – British Brown Ale appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-05-27
Craft A Brew Stone Pale Ale Kit – Grain to Glass
We headed out on a rainy brew day to make a full grain-to-glass video featuring a Stone Pale Ale kit from Craft a Brew. The weather was miserable, but the brewing setup made things easy. The kit was created in partnership with Stone Brewing and included pre-measured ingredients, detailed instructions, and clearly labeled hop additions. […] The post Craft A Brew Stone Pale Ale Kit – Grain to Glass appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-05-20
Hallertau Blanc SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting
We brewed another SMASH beer to figure out what Hallertau Blanc hops bring to a beer. This German hop variety was released in 2012 from the Hop Research Center and is known for white wine characteristics. For this batch, we kept things simple with a single malt and a single hop. The goal was to […] The post Hallertau Blanc SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-05-13
Pale Ale Dry Hopping In Keg Experiment
In this episode, Mike poured an American Pale Ale and walked through a dry hopping experiment using corny kegs. The beer was brewed as a seasonal pale ale with a focus on hop expression and fermentation performance. Mike wanted to test whether loose dry hops inside a keg fermenter could improve hop character without clogging […] The post Pale Ale Dry Hopping In Keg Experiment appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-05-06
Tips for Sourcing Homebrew Supplies
We are often asked about where we buy our homebrewing supplies. People see the beers and equipment on the channel and wonder how we source everything. In this discussion, Mike walked through his approach to buying hops, grain, yeast, and brewing gear. A lot of it comes down to consistency, freshness, and buying smarter over […] The post Tips for Sourcing Homebrew Supplies appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-04-29
Belhaven Best Scottish Ale Clone Recipe
Mike brewed a Scottish-style ale inspired by Belhaven’s Best and his time in Scotland. This batch focused on low ABV, malt-forward character, and easy drinkability. It also marked a one-year reflection on that trip and previous attempts. Belhaven Best Clone Recipe Batch Size 3.5 gallons Grain Bill 86% Golden Promise Malt 7% Viking Cookie Malt […] The post Belhaven Best Scottish Ale Clone Recipe appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-04-22
Huell Melon Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting & Review
In this video, we set out to evaluate Huell Melon hops using our standard SMASH beer approach. We wanted to isolate the hop character and understand what it really brings to a beer. Huell Melon is a German variety that often gets labeled as fruity and melon-forward. We have talked about it before, but never […] The post Huell Melon Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting & Review appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-04-15
Oat Malt Stout With House Ale Yeast
We have another stout on tap, and this one leans into experimentation. Mike took a familiar stout concept and adjusted the ingredients to create something smoother and less roasty. The goal was to explore how different malts and yeast choices affect the final beer. What Is An Oat Malt Stout? We tasted Mike’s latest iteration […] The post Oat Malt Stout With House Ale Yeast appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-04-08
Southern Cross Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting & Review
This SMaSH beer experiment focused on showcasing Southern Cross hops in a simple setup. With a single malt and hop, the goal was to isolate the variety’s aroma and flavor characteristics clearly. I (John) built the recipe to emphasize late hop additions, which would highlight aroma and flavor over bitterness. This approach helps us understand […] The post Southern Cross Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting & Review appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-04-01
Homebrew Jar of Destiny: The Eighteenth Pick
The Jar of Destiny series keeps things unpredictable as we continue this homebrewing challenge with pick number eighteen. We continue pulling random styles from the 2015 BJCP guidelines with no preparation beforehand. That randomness is what makes this challenge fun, frustrating, but educational. This round gave us two very different beer styles to figure out. […] The post Homebrew Jar of Destiny: The Eighteenth Pick appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-03-25
Rauchbier – Jar of Destiny
The Jar of Destiny handed us Rauchbier, a smoked beer style that can be intense. I have brewed smoked beers before, but they can easily become overpowering. This time, Mike aimed for balance and restraint instead of full smoke dominance. The goal was simple: keep the smoke present, but let the base beer shine through. […] The post Rauchbier – Jar of Destiny appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-03-18
Winter Seasonal Beer – Jar of Destiny
The Jar of Destiny handed me a Winter Seasonal Beer in the 17th round. It’s 30C on the ol’ BJCP list. This style leans into cold weather, holiday flavors, and festive spice character. In response, I wanted to brew something drinkable, balanced, and true to the season. Instead of guessing, I worked from a Harpoon […] The post Winter Seasonal Beer – Jar of Destiny appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-03-11
2026 Irish Red For St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is a perfect excuse to brew something Irish inspired. Mike usually makes stouts for the holiday, but this time he brewed an Irish Red Ale for the family’s traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. The goal was a simple, drinkable beer that would appeal to everyone who stopped by for the celebration. […] The post 2026 Irish Red For St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-03-04
Calibrating pH Meter For Homebrewing Beer
In this post, Mike walks through how to calibrate a pH meter for homebrewing. Specifically, he demonstrates the process using the Milwaukee MW102 pH meter, the same meter he used during his mash pH experiments across multiple beers. Accurate mash pH readings depend on a properly calibrated meter, so getting this step right helps ensure […] The post Calibrating pH Meter For Homebrewing Beer appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-02-25
American Blonde Ale Experiment Gone Hazy
Mike set out to brew a clean, crisp American Blonde Ale. Instead, he ended up with something that looked suspiciously like a hazy pale ale. Mike called me over claiming instant carbonation magic. By the time I arrived, it was pouring with a solid head. I had no idea what the style was supposed to […] The post American Blonde Ale Experiment Gone Hazy appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-02-18
Helios Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting and Review
We are back with another SMaSH beer experiment. This time we focused on Helios hops. As always, the goal is simple. One malt, one hop, clean yeast, and let the hop speak for itself. We brewed a one gallon batch to isolate the aroma and flavor. Then, we let Mike break it down on camera. […] The post Helios Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting and Review appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-02-11
Bottle Dregs Witbier – Yeast Collection for Homebrewing
I got an email asking if I still had that Hoegaarden yeast I harvested years ago. So, I checked my fridge and found a jar that looked like peanut butter. I decided not to revive the old sample. Instead, I grabbed a fresh six-pack and started over. The goal was simple. Harvest the bottle dregs […] The post Bottle Dregs Witbier – Yeast Collection for Homebrewing appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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news2026-02-04
Mash pH in Homebrewing Beer Research Project
In this video, Mike walks through his deep dive into mash pH and water chemistry. He collected mash pH data across fifteen beers using a proper pH meter. The goal was to understand how mash pH affects attenuation, clarity, and overall beer perception. This video is a long one but it’s well worth it for […] The post Mash pH in Homebrewing Beer Research Project appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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Callista Hops SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting

Homebrew Jar of Destiny: The Nineteenth Pick

American Wild Ale – Jar of Destiny

Sweet Stout – Jar of Destiny

Adventures in Attenuation – British Brown Ale

Craft A Brew Stone Pale Ale Kit – Grain to Glass

Hallertau Blanc SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting

Pale Ale Dry Hopping In Keg Experiment

Tips for Sourcing Homebrew Supplies

Belhaven Best Scottish Ale Clone Recipe

Huell Melon Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting & Review

Oat Malt Stout With House Ale Yeast

Southern Cross Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting & Review

Homebrew Jar of Destiny: The Eighteenth Pick

Rauchbier – Jar of Destiny

Winter Seasonal Beer – Jar of Destiny

2026 Irish Red For St. Patrick’s Day

Calibrating pH Meter For Homebrewing Beer

American Blonde Ale Experiment Gone Hazy

Helios Hops SMaSH Beer Tasting and Review

Bottle Dregs Witbier – Yeast Collection for Homebrewing

Mash pH in Homebrewing Beer Research Project