MIKE "TASTY" MCDOLE
A HOME BREWING LEGEND
Tasty was known for his precision, passion and generosity in the homebrewing community. A regular on The Brewing Network's The Session and The Jamil Show, Tasty was a mentor, innovator, and friend to brewers everywhere. His recipes continue to set the standard for balance, drinkability and craftsmanship.
AWARD-WINNING BREWER
Multiple AHA National Homebrew Comp-etition gold medals.
EDUCATOR & MENTOR
Shared knowledge freely and helped grow the craft beer community.
LEGACY THAT LIVES ON
Janet's Brown Ale remains one of the most brewed and loved recipes of all time.
JANET'S BROWN ALE
A TRIBUTE TO MIKE "TASTY" MCDOLE
Janet’s Brown Ale is a legendary American Brown Ale recipe created by Mike "Tasty" McDole, one of the most respected homebrewers in the world. Named in honor of his late wife, Janet, this recipe has inspired thousand of brewers and has been brewed by homebrewers and professional brewers around the world.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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2009
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Featured
in Book
​​Gold Medal — AHA National Homebrew Competition
Brown Ale Category for Janet’s Brown Ale​
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Gold Medal — AHA National Homebrew Competition
Fruit Beer Category for Kölsch Abuse​
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Gold Medal — AHA National Homebrew Competition,
Specialty Beer Category for Imperial Janet’s Brown Ale​
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Jamil Zainasheff and John Palmer selected Janet’s Brown Ale as
a benchmark example of a bigger, hoppier American Brown Ale.
BREWERIES THAT HAVE
BREWED JANET'S BROWN
This iconic recipe has been brewed by many incredible breweries. Here are just a few.
"Great beer brings people
together. Keep brewing.
Keep Sharing."
- Tasty
RAISE A GLASS TO TASTY
AND THE LEGACY OF
JANET'S BROWN ALE.
BREWERY
Russian River Brewing Company
Moonlight Brewing Company
Heretic Brewing Company
Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse
Wondrous Brewing Company
Elusive Brewing (UK)
Beer Boars
Pure Project Brewing
Vallejo Brewing Company
YEAR
2006
2010
2014
2021
2021
2022
2022
2023
2026