While it's possible that drinking too much of this golden-red riff on the Maibock theme would lead to an itinerant life of tie dye, dangerous brownies, and electric kool aid acid tests, it's really not necessary to follow this ale around the country – you can brew it at home.

Pouring a burnished pale copper with white lacing, the aroma of Greatful Dead Guy is an extended jam of earthy, spicy hop and a malt character that expresses bread crust, toast, and caramelized sugar. The flavor brings more of the same, with clean malt and prominent hop leading to a hop-bitter finish cut with rich malt sweetness.

For best results prepare a yeast starter, oxygenate the wort, and keep the fermentation temps on the cool side. Afficionados and the little dancing bears will tell you that this ale is fantastic all by itself (and it is), but it's also a great partner for brined pork chops on the grill and Mexican with lots of hot sauce. This product group approximates a former limited edition recipe, however it is not a beer kit and does not include instructions. You will have to measure out the exact quantities of each ingredient yourself. See the associated inventory for item quantities and addition times.