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Recipe: Jester King Still Wild Ale

Want to try your hand at brewing an uncarbonated ale with enough acidity to refresh and complexity to intrigue? Here’s a recipe from Austin’s Jester King for a lambic-inspired beer that’s ready to drink in just a few months.

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Jester King founder Jeff Stuffings with the brewery’s coolship. Photo: Ash Patino/Generic Brand Human.
Jester King founder Jeff Stuffings with the brewery’s coolship. Photo: Ash Patino/Generic Brand Human.

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Jeff Stuffings, founder of Jester King in Austin, shares this recipe for a tart, uncarbonated mixed-culture ale that can be ready to drink within a few months—no barrels or coolships necessary.

For much more from Stuffings about Jester King’s approach to rustic beers, check out his video course on brewing farmhouse ales and table beers. And for more on brewing not-so-bubbly beers and other beverages, explore the softer side of fizz.

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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.038 (9.5°P)
FG: 1.002 (0.5°P)
ABV: 4.7%
IBUs: 12

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