No-Sparge

Black IPA

Codename : Mountain Portage Black IPA Redemption Next up in the redemption series, the first attempt at this one was an abysmal failure, so I updated the recipe and had…

Cream Ale

Codename : Mountain Portage Cream Alethorpe (2023) For those who remember a bygone era of Kakabeka Cream Ale, this is not an attempt to emulate it, but rather pay hommage…

British Golden Ale

Codename : Mountain Portage Mosquito Swarm Alethorpe I first brewed an iteration of this beer a year ago as Golden Slumbers, it was my intent call it the 2023 variation,…

American Pale Ale

Codename : Westfort Toasted Alethorpe I think I was watching videos of comedian Paul Taylor when I saw him go into a brewery that made beer with bread. So, this…

Bière de Garde

Codename : Westfort Bière Outrageant (2023) During my research into European beer styles, I discovered one called “Bière de Garde”, originating from northern France. It is translated to a beer…

English Barleywine

Codename : Westfort Pig Dog Barleywinethorpe Pilot This was my week for trying pilot batches, so I ventured into an English Barleywine. I have already had success with Imperial Stouts…

Imperial Stout

Codename : Westfort Fluffy Cow Imperial Stouthorpe Pilot Having had good success with other Imperial Stouts, I decided to elevate my game, and try a bourbon stout, using oak chips…

Strong Bitter

Codename : Westfort Ryetirement Strong Bitterthorpe The third and final in my Ryetirement series, adding rye to an English style bitter. Ingredients Vital Stats Brew Day Bottling Day Brew Notes…

Oatmeal Stout

Codename : Westfort Ryetirement Oatmeal Stout The second in my Ryetirement series, building on what has become my cornerstone beer, an oatmeal stout. Ingredients Vital Stats Brew Day Bottling Day…

Rye IPA

Codename : Westfort Ryetirement IPA When a friend asked me if I was going to do a special batch of beer for my retirement, I was inspired to do a…