50 States. 50 Craft Breweries. 50 Recipes

By Mary Anderson

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We live in a competitive market. From food recipes to technology, brands are constantly working to keep their models for success a secret. But not in the beer industry. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) — the leading community for homebrewers — published its inaugural 50-State Commercial Beer Clone Recipes Guide recently.

The list features one recipe from a brewery in each state in the United States. The recipes, which are scaled down to 5- to 10-gallon batches, are meant to encourage homebrewers.

“With both the craft beer industry and the hobby of homebrewing continuing to expand nationwide, these recipes offer beer lovers the opportunity to make their favorite local brews at home,” said Gary Glass, director of AHA.

In Colorado, Left Hand Brewing Company provides the recipe for their Milk Stout.

“Left Hand Milk Stout is one of the most honored and recognized beers not only in the state of Colorado, but nationwide,” according to Steven Parr, assistant director of the AHA.

Other recipes come from both established and up-and-coming breweries, including Russian River’s Pliny the Elder, which was voted the No. 1 beer in America from 2009 to 2016 by the AHA’s members.

“Many professional craft brewers got started as homebrewers in their kitchens and backyards—and by sharing these recipes, we are thrilled to spread the love of beer and the art of making it,” Glass said.

See the full guide here.