Seasonal & Specialty Brewing
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April 28, 2025
Blimpin' Ain't Easy – Brew a Beast for Big Brew Day!
Unleash your inner brewmaster and craft a monster worth celebrating.
It's Big Brew time, and we're going all-in with Big Blimpin' — a monster American Barleywine that's bold, boozy, and built for legends. Big Brew Day isn't just about making beer (although, let's be honest, it's mostly about the beer). It's about pushing your brewing skills, trying something epic, and celebrating everything that makes this hobby
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January 07, 2025
At Mr. Beer, we believe homebrewing isn’t just about following recipes—it's about experimenting, learning, and having fun along the way. That’s why we’re thrilled to share our brand-new Irish Cream Porter recipe with you, inspired by the rich, creamy flavors of Ireland’s finest. ☘☘
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April 12, 2022
Looking for some “new” brews to cool down with this Summer? If so, start here! Below, you find 5 great commercial summer beers AND if you enjoy them, we’ve also included a Mr. Beer recipe that is similar for you to brew all year long!
1. LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER SHANDY
“A true summertime classic, you can’t go wrong with a shandy. Traditionally brewed using a blend of beer and lemonade, they make for an option that’s as balanced, flavorful, and thirst-quenching as
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April 20, 2018
Cream ales are silky, drinkable, and perfect for warmer weather. But let's get one thing straight – they do not contain milk products. Cream simply refers to the smooth mouthfeel of this cold-fermented ale.
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April 17, 2018
In your pursuit of beer knowledge, collected to ensure you enjoy every tall glass of rich suds you drink, you are sure to deal with the ales vs. lagers split. If you want to know what all qualifies as an ale, you've come to the right blog.
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February 12, 2018
Hazy IPAs have been trending for the last few years, and though they've carved out a substantial space in the craft beer world, they are a nameless darling that can be tricky to ask for at your local beer spot.
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April 28, 2017
With craft beer becoming increasingly popular over time, more and more beers are hitting the double-digit-ABV range, with some even reaching up to 20 percent ABV. Having just one bottle of this boozy beer might have you headed straight to bed! This spawned a need for a lighter, more drinkable beer, and the comeback of the "session
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October 24, 2016
American malt liquor often gets a bad rap as "sleazy," "bottom shelf," or somehow exclusively for drunkards because of the inexpensive adjuncts added to the malted barley to get a higher ABV in the finished beer. Let us not forget that malt liquor is brewed with much the same ingredients and processes of strong American-style lagers, in fact, if you're ever enjoyed an HG (High Gravity) Lager, you're essentially drinking malt liquor.
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August 05, 2016
Gose(pronounced Gos-uh) is a delicious deviation from the sour beer norm that has been popping up with more frequency this summer, and as our Brewmaster Josh says, it's a great "training wheels beer" for those who haven't tried sour beers much before. Gose's relatively low ABV (4.0-5.0%), mild tartness, and bright, crisp flavor make it an excellent summer sipping beer.
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June 17, 2016
Simply put, an Amber ale is a pale ale that has been brewed with amber malt, and possibly some crystal malt, which gives it that amber color. Similar to other American styled beers, it gets its name from the American ingredients that it uses; most notably are the hops.