Here is a beer you can enjoy almost any time of the year. Due to its dark amber color and reddish tint from the cherries, most of my friends enjoy this in the late summer and fall timeframe. Based on an Octoberfest lager this beer is smooth and flavorful.  A slight smoky taste from toasting the grains and bit of vanilla finish this one off. A slight sour taste from the cherries along with a hint of chocolate malt makes this one of the more unique beers you will ever taste and my favorite to brew. Hated or Loved, but never ignored.

On Friday, November 13, 2009, Neil and Mat had the honor of being two of the five judges of the first annual Philly BeerCamp. Philly BeerCamp is a DIY beer event hosted by Philly’s favorite beer drinkers, Johnny Bilotta and Dave Martorana of Two Guys on Beer.

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Looking for a great refreshing summer Kolsh that you can make at home? Here is a simple recipe that is sure to delight. The outcome is golden honey in color with a light malty sweetness in the body and a fantastic touch of hops in its finish.
Brewer: 12 String Brewing • Beer: Schuylkill Kolsch Style: Kolsch • Type: Extract w/ grain • Size: 5 gallons SG: 1.054 • FG: 1.010 • Bitterness: 23 IBU’s • ABV: 6%

Here’s an easy drinking beer for summer with both nods to tradition and the creative side of brewing. The honey brings an interesting flavor note to the brew and keeps the body light and crisp. Most of the spices are traditional to the Belgian style. Chamomile is reportedly brewing legend Pierre Celis’ “secret ingredient.” The inclusion of saffron is a new twist on the style. The flavors of saffron and honey go so well together in Dogfish Head’s Midas Touch, it adds a rich depth of flavor to the brew. This may just be the most complex easy drinking beer you’ll ever make.