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Imperial Stout

Codename : Ukrainian Imperial Stouthorpe (2023) This is my second attempt at brewing this stout. In my first batch, I used a lot of substitute speciality malts, while adhering to…

Specialty IPA

Codename : Westfort Specialty IPA Redemption My previous attempt at this was a brew fail. I didn’t get the sugar to alcohol conversion, nor did I hit the IBU taste…

Oatmeal Stout

Codename : Westfort Toujour Pas St. Ambroise My previous attempt at cloning St. Amboise, was close, but not quite. I have adjusted the recipe to reduce the dark malts, in…

Irish Red Ale

Codename : Westfort St. Paddy’s Red Alethorpe (2023) In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, I am putting together something to celebrate the Emerald Isle. This Irish Red Ale should fit…

Irish Extra Stout

Codename : Westfort St. Paddy’s Extra Stouthorpe In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, I am putting together something to celebrate the Emerald Isle. To try something a little different, this…

Ordinary Bitter

Codename : Westfort Yorkshire Bitterthorpe This is another recipe from Home Brew Beer by Greg Hughes. I scaled it down from the original 5 gallon recipe. As I was preparing…

American Porter

Codename : Westfort Hey Porterthorpe Having had some good success with my last English porters, it was time to try an American porter, enriched with some fresh ground coffee. The…

Scottish Export

Codename : Westfort Robbie Burns Alethorpe (2022) Robbie Burns celebrations happen world wide at the end of January, this beer pays hommage to the Bard of Scotland. What you can…

Oatmeal Stout

Codename : Westfort Molasses Oatmeal Stouthorpe (2022) I have added honey, maple syrup and assorted sugars to my recent beers, it was to expand my repertoire, and try a stout…

Cream Ale

Codename : Westfort Oatmeal Cream Ale Trying something completely out of the ordinary, using an almost entirely oatmeal grain bill to make this beer. Word to the wise, do not…