5 Insanely Great Mr. Beer Recipes All Beginners Need to Try

If you haven't already tasted Mr. Beer's exciting and refreshing recipes, you have got to try our top 5, which are sure to make the top 5 in your book, too!

1. The Voodoo that You Do

The name itself provides a very intriguing mystery about what's to come from this top rated brew. This recipe is well composed, malty and carries a slight trace of zest that will have your taste buds enraptured with a great sensation. The best part is that there are very little adjuncts, making this recipe very easy for beginners. This recipe is a great value, and only calls for five simple ingredients:

  • 1 Can of Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast (under lid of Brewing Extract)
  • 1 BrewMax SoftPack LME- Golden
  • 1 Packet of No-Rinse Cleanser
  • 1 Cup of brown sugar (you provide)

Homebrewers are raving about the taste of this beer, and advise that patience while conditioning is the key to its perfection. View recipe here.

2. Horses Ass Ale

This ale is sure to grab the attention of any homebrewer. Most will be slightly bewildered by the name, which peaks curiosity about the taste. Rest assured, this brew is sure to fit the Classic American Light's stellar reputation, and has an impertinent nostalgic flavor of honey. This recipe is also very affordable and can be made with 6 ingredients:

  • 1 can of classic American Light Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast (under lid of Brewing Extract)
  • 1 ½ oz Packet Cascade Pellet Hops
  • 1 Muslin Hops Sack
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser
  • 1 Cup Honey (you provide)

The reviews all give this horse a 5-star rating. View recipe here.

3. Howling Red Ale

Will make you unleash your inner wolf, each time you sip this earthy, hoppy, golden mix. This Brew is an excellent "next step" for beginners because of the added hop. It has a mild flavor that invigorates the palate. This recipe includes:

  • 1 Can Oktoberfest Lager Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast (under lid of Brewing Extract)
  • 1 BrewMax LME Softpack - Golden
  • 1 1/2 oz. Packet Cascade Pellet Hops
  • 1 Muslin Hop Sack
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

Reviewers were extremely impressed by the essence of this recipe. View recipe here.

4. Sunday Morning Coming Down

We love cofee almost as much as we love beer. This brew will introduce beginners to additives that are more "out of the norm." Coffee is a great place to start! This recipe includes:

  • 1 Can St. Patrick's Irish Stout Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast (under lid of Brewing Extract)
  • 1 BrewMax LME Softpack - Smooth
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

All you have to provide are the eight shots of espresso. View recipe here.

5. Cherry Wheat

The Cherry Wheat happens to be one of our most popular fruit beers. If you're not a pro in the homebrewing world of beer, a cherry beer might seem a little odd. However, this sweet cherry goes rather perfectly with the wheat malt used in this recipe. If you are looking to begin working with fruit adjuncts, this Cherry Wheat beer is an excellent place to start. Its ingredients include:

  • 1 Can Bavarian Weissbier Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet Dry Wheat Brewing Yeast (under lid of Brewing Extract)
  • 1 BrewMax LME SoftPack - Golden
  • 1 Can Dark Sweet Cherries in Heavy Syrup
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

The reviews all agree that this beverage is perfect for the spring and summer seasons. View recipe here.

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