Homebrew Beer and Craft Beer Recommendations

Home Brewing

I was first introduced to homebrew beer by co-worker Howard Calkin in 1995. In 2006 I purchased a Mr. Beer for $35, and ordered some IPA Recipies. By doubling up the hops I have been able to turn out some good quality beer at home. The most recent was American Devil Brew Pack, and currently brewing is Bombay Bliss IPA. I have dry-hopped to give it the Imperial IPA touch. Ideas on which hops to use are here.

Leave it to the Professionals

Around 2004 I sampled the Stone IPA and Stone Arrogant Bastard at a Beverages & More tasting. Since then I've developed a taste for strongly hopped brews "Imperial IPA". In addition to Stone, my favorites include:

• Moylan's Moylander Double IPA Ale
• Deschutes Inversion IPA

As well as the Stone brews mentioned above.

JUNE 2008 UPDATE: I've found a new favorite beer. It captures the fresh hoppiness that I strive for in home brew: Racer 5 by Bear Republic.

If you prefer other styles of beer, http://www.ratebeer.com/ is a great site to find the top in each category. (Racer 5 is rated 98.)