Jay's Brewing Blog

There are many reasons why you might want to try this recipe, if you are a hop head though, you might as well as go back to browsing other post on this blog because you’re not going to like this one.  Maybe that’s a bit harsh, I should say that this is child’s play for […]

It’s fall and if you are brewing with the season, this is the time of year where people start making the pumpkin brews.  If you are like me you’ve tasted lot’s of pumpkin beers.  I’ve found myself in the past making pumpkin beers even though I really don’t like them but rather because it’s, “What […]

Pumpkins are in season, it’s time to do a pumpkin ale.  All a pumpkin ale is, is a lighter beer that you will put pumpkin and spices in.  With that said, you don’t typically want to make a beer that will take away from the pumpkin.  We do have a pumpkin ale recipe that we […]

When football season comes out I go all out for brewing.  But since there are so many people that drink my beer when it comes to it, I like to go simple.  My crazy beers have a special place in my heart and I will always hold them close, but I don’t think my friends […]

My mindset has changed and now, it is time to start thinking about good early fall beers.  I mean we’re in August already!  This beer should be perfect for those nice cooler days to come. This recipe is a recipe that I always seem to make once this time of year comes around.  It’s just […]

Summer ale’s are pretty fun to make, and there is no doubt about it that they are really refreshing.  This summer ale I put just a tad of lemon zest in it.  I guess the inspiration comes from the Sam Adams Summer Ale.  Either way, this beer is pretty easy and to me is kinda […]

We are in the midst of summer and the heat is pouring on us, hopefully you have been keeping cool.  It is a pretty good time to start thinking of beers that are going to be good for September though.  I know, crazy talk!  You figure 2 weeks in Primary, 2 weeks in Secondary, and […]

I know when it’s hot outside and you read these blogs, I will normally say, “And summer is in full swing!”, today though it’s a bit refreshing outside from the insane heat, so kinda hard for me to say that.  However, I am pretty prepared for hot days to come in the future and need […]

It’s officially that time to start thinking about Russian Imperials.  In The Summer Time?   Yea, this is the time to make Russian Imperial.  The reason why you want to make your Russian Imperial stout now is because they take so long to mature.  Making a big beer now gives plenty of time for them […]

Some people really enjoy a chewy wheat.  Me personally I kinda like it on the other side.  When I make my wheat beers, I tend to make more that are on the American wheat side. So what is the difference between a German Wheat and an American Wheat?  The real big difference is that with […]