The Brew

Partial list of the HCB Beers


All Star Ale - Kolsch

A light and refreshing Ale, this beauty includes honey malt and a touch of wheat. German noble hops finish this off. Typically, we brew this during the MLB AllStar weekend. This is a great beer to have in hand when taking in a ballgame.
OG: 1.064SRM:
 4.1 
ABV: 5%IBU: 22

Amber - Amber Ale

Based on the Alaskan Ale clone
OG: 1.059SRM:  ABV: 5%IBU: 0

Burning Axe Wound - Fruit Beer

Raspberry Ale. We use the second runnings of of Belgian Blonde ale to make this beauty! It's refreshing and sweet.
OG: SRM:  ABV: 0%IBU: 0

Cheesy Chocolate - Porter

There's a lot going on in this beer. Based on a basic Irish Porter recipe, we add some Belgian Aromatic and Chocolate Malt to the grain bill. Smoked hickory chips give it a roasty finish. Won first place at the 2007 Peach State Brew-Off (Wood Aged Porters)
OG: 1.051SRM:
 54.6 
ABV: 4.7%IBU: 25.6

Clint's Coffee Stout - Stout

A healthy dose of Chocolate and Black Patent malt give this stout a bitter roastiness.
OG: SRM:  ABV: 0%IBU: 0

Dick Cheney - APA

It's bitter, mean and nasty, and it'll shoot you in the face. No wait, it will "get you faced" - close enough. Also known as Vice Presidential Pale Ale. Brewed with Pale Malt and a touch of Munich, Amarillo Hops top off this Imperial Pale Ale
OG: SRM:
 8.9 
ABV: 8%IBU: 38.3

Festivus Ale - Spiced Seasonal

A spiced winter warmer, this is a great brew for a chilly night
OG: 1.062SRM:
 18.5 
ABV: 5%IBU: 35

Flat Tire Ale - Amber Ale

based on the beer Fat Tire (New Belgium Brewing Co.), but a little less smoky/roasty
OG: 1.053SRM:
 11 
ABV: 5.25%IBU: 26

Leffe Clone - Strong Belgian Ale

A clone of the classic Belgian Blonde Ale
OG: 1.074SRM:
 6 
ABV: 7%IBU: 21.6

MacLeod - Scottish Ale

"There can be only one... " First place winner at the 2007 Peach State Brew-Off (Strong Scottish Ales)
OG: SRM:  ABV: 0%IBU: 0

Mexican Hat Dance - Munich Dunkel

Light-bodied roasty dark lager.
OG: 1.048SRM:
 21.9 
ABV: 4.7%IBU: 5.8

My Baby Daddy - Maibok

Brewed this only once -- in January of 2007. This was in anticipation of Lana's birth in May of that year. Grain bill: Pilsner, Vienna, Carapils and flaked barley. Hops: Hallertau & Tettnanger.
OG: 1.075SRM:
 5 
ABV: 6%IBU: 26.4

Opening Day Ale - Kolsch

We brew this for MLB opening day. It's the same grain bill as AllStar Ale. The only difference is that we use American variety hops on this one (Mt. Hood usually).
OG: 1.047SRM:
 4.2 
ABV: 4%IBU: 20.1

PIG - American Blonde Ale

AKA "Piss in a Glass" - for it's (ahem) Golden color. Always a crowd favorite
OG: 1.049SRM:
 3.5 
ABV: 4.5%IBU: 22.2

Punkin Ale - Spiced Seasonal Ale

We brew this for Fall / Thanksgiving. When we dont put in too much Cinnamon, it's awesome.
OG: SRM:  ABV: 0%IBU: 0

Scottish Ale - Scottish Ale

based on Belhaven
OG: 1.063SRM:
 11.3 
ABV: 0%IBU: 21.5

Shammy Side Up - India Pale Ale

A special IPA brewed for the Nashville Mountain Bike club. We start with a healthy amount of Marris Otter then add some Munich and Carapils. Hop bill is all Pacific Northwest - Cascade!.
OG: 1.061SRM:
 11.3 
ABV: 5%IBU: 55

Strong Guy Ale - Old Ale

A decocted Old Ale, almost barley wine strength with a deep red color
OG: SRM:  ABV: 0%IBU: 0

Weed Seed & Mow - Pale Ale

Brewed for Howard (a good friend of HCB), this is a classic Summertime aka "Lawnmower" Beer
OG: SRM:  ABV: 0%IBU: 0