Brown Bag Special - ARCHIVED
Brown Bag Special - ARCHIVED
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While we often focus our efforts on bold and popular craft beer recipes here at Mr. Beer, we’re not so terribly highbrow. We can all admit to consuming some Old English, Colt 45, Steel Reserve or Mickey’s at a backyard kickback at one time or another. So we thought we’d craft our own malt liquor recipe for homebrewers who want something strong and malty to drink. Since we all recognize that 40 oz. malt liquor bottles are handed to you in a brown bag, we thought we’d name this one the Brown Bag Special.
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STORY:
While we often focus our efforts on bold and popular craft beer recipes here at Mr. Beer, we’re not so terribly highbrow. We can all admit to consuming some Old English, Colt 45, Steel Reserve or Mickey’s at a backyard kickback at one time or another. So we thought we’d craft our own malt liquor recipe for homebrewers who want something strong and malty to drink. Since we all recognize that 40 oz. malt liquor bottles are handed to you in a brown bag, we thought we’d name this one the Brown Bag Special.
PROFILE:
A result of a Mr. Beer experiment, this clear, golden-colored beer was intended to be a close representation of the classic “malt liquor” style, but it ended up drinking like a top shelf craft beer. The liberal addition of corn adjuncts gives this beer a malty grain aroma and sweetness that is slightly balanced by the addition of Nugget hops. While this beer is easy to drink, a slight warming from the alcohol will remind you to please drink it in moderation because this isn’t your average lager.
SIMILAR TO:
Mickey’s Malt LiquorOlde English 800
RECIPE INCLUDES:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are not going to brew this recipe right away, we recommend that you refrigerate the packets of grains to preserve freshness
YOU'LL PROVIDE:
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MIX
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BREW
Let your beer ferment and develop flavor
BOTTLE
Transfer to bottles and seal in carbonation
ENJOY
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Crafted with Brewery-Quality Malt & Hops
Mr. Beer kits are made with the same core ingredients used by real breweries — including high-quality malted barley from Coopers, one of the world’s most respected family-owned breweries.
Our brewing process starts with carefully selected ingredients and time-tested methods, giving you consistent, great-tasting beer without the complexity of traditional brewing.
It’s everything you need to brew with confidence — whether it’s your first batch or your next.
- Made with real malted barley and hops
- Backed by Coopers brewing expertise
- Designed for consistent, reliable results
