Aaron Kleidon

From Scratch in Ava, Illinois, this saison recipe features 131 ingredients, all told—their use informed by deep expertise in what to forage, what to grow, and how the different components can safely be used to contribute worthwhile flavors to beer.

• Beer Recipe
• Saison
• Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer

These excerpted sections from The Homebrewer’s Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to Making Your Own Beer from Scratch on brewing with basil, carrots, and tomatoes are perfect for those interested in creative ways to use culinary ingredients in their brewing.

• Making Beer
• Brewing Techniques and Advice

This carrot-seed ale uses just the seed heads and gives a hint of carrot and a layer of apricot.

• Beer Recipe
• All Grain Recipe
• Pro Recipe