Cloning New Belgium’s iconic Fat Tire Amber Ale requires precision in malt selection, mash temperature control, and hop scheduling to achieve its signature balance of caramel malt sweetness and subtle hop character. My proven all-grain recipe targets an Original Gravity …
Miguel Cerveza
Miguel Cerveza
Miguel Cerveza is a globally recognized beer judge who has evaluated competitions on four continents. Born into a family of vintners, Miguel developed his exceptional palate from an early age and later transferred these skills to the world of beer. He specializes in lesser-known regional styles and indigenous brewing methods from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Miguel is fluent in five languages, allowing him to access brewing traditions directly from their sources. He leads annual beer-focused tours to help enthusiasts experience authentic brewing cultures firsthand.
Cloning Duvel Belgian Golden Ale requires precision, focusing on achieving its signature high attenuation, effervescent body, and complex fruity-phenolic yeast profile. My approach meticulously balances a lean Pilsner malt base with substantial Candi Sugar additions, noble hops, and a robust …
Cloning Newcastle Brown Ale demands precision in malt selection and fermentation control. This recipe targets its signature balanced profile: a caramel-nutty malt backbone, subtle earthy hop character, and a clean, medium-bodied finish. Achieving the correct Original Gravity (OG) and managing …
Cloning Blue Moon Belgian White involves a precise balance of pale malts, unmalted wheat, specific hop additions for low bitterness, and a distinct spice blend of coriander and Valencia orange peel, fermented with a classic Belgian Witbier yeast strain between …
Cloning Chimay Blue Grand Reserve requires precise control over a complex grain bill, significant additions of dark candi sugar for fermentability and flavor, and a robust Trappist yeast strain fermented at elevated temperatures. My recipe targets an Original Gravity of …
Cloning Geist Kamacitra IPA requires precise control over hop additions, yeast selection, and water chemistry to achieve its signature hazy, tropical, and juicy profile. I target an Original Gravity of 1.063, finishing at 1.014 for a 6.4% ABV, leveraging substantial …
Cloning Sierra Nevada Pale Ale requires precise control over hop additions—specifically high alpha acid Magnum for bittering and liberal late-addition Cascade for its signature grapefruit and floral aroma. Mastering water chemistry, particularly the sulfate-to-chloride ratio, and maintaining a clean fermentation …
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Light Beer Calories Compared The Ultimate Chart of 25+ Brands
by Miguel Cerveza 15 minutes readLight Beer Calories Compared, carbs, and ABV for 25+ popular light beers with our ultimate ranking chart – from ultra-light to premium craft options. You’re standing in the beer aisle, staring at rows of light beers, trying to figure out …
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Mexican Vienna Lager Brewing Tutorial: The Austrian Style Preserved by Mexico
by Miguel Cerveza 14 minutes readMaster the complete Mexican Vienna Lager brewing tutorial with traditional Austrian techniques adapted for Mexican brewing, featuring step-by-step recipes and authentic ingredients. Mexican Vienna Lager brewing tutorial represents one of brewing’s most fascinating historical journeys, where traditional Austrian brewing techniques …
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How to Brew Dunkelweizen: Complete Guide to German Dark Wheat Beer
by Miguel Cerveza 13 minutes readMaster how to brew Dunkelweizen with traditional German techniques, proper wheat malt ratios, yeast management, and authentic recipes for dark wheat beer perfection. How to brew Dunkelweizen represents one of the most rewarding challenges in German brewing, combining the classic …