Belgian Lavender Ale
Experience the enchanting flavors of a Belgian Lavender Ale with this unique recipe. Crafted with a blend of premium malts, aromatic hops, and fragrant lavender flowers, this artisanal brew offers a refreshing twist on traditional Belgian styles. The delicate essence of lavender paired with a touch of honey makes for a captivating finish that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in!
ingredients
- 3¼ gallons water for mashing
- 5 gallons water for sparging
- 9 pounds Belgian Pilsner malt
- 2 pounds Cara-pils malt
- 0.5 pound Aromatic malt
- 1.25 ounces Styrian Golding hops (divided into fifths)
- ⅓ cup dried lavender flowers
- 0.75 pound clear Belgian Candi Sugar
- 1 packet Belgian ale yeast (e.g., Safale S-33)
- 1 cup honey (for bottling)
steps
- 1.
Prepare your mash by heating 3¼ gallons of water to 152°F.
- 2.
Add the Belgian Pilsner malt, Cara-pils malt, and Aromatic malt, stirring well. Mash for 60 minutes.
- 3.
Sparge with an additional 5 gallons of water to collect the wort.
- 4.
Bring the wort to a boil and add 0.25 ounces of Styrian Golding hops. After 20 minutes, add another 0.25 ounces of hops along with the dried lavender flowers.
- 5.
At the 60-minute mark, add the remaining hops and the clear Belgian Candi Sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- 6.
Remove from heat and cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller.
- 7.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter and pitch the Belgian ale yeast.
- 8.
Ferment at a stable temperature for about 1-2 weeks or until fermentation is complete.
- 9.
When ready to bottle, prepare the honey by dissolving it in a little warm water. Add it to the bottling bucket.
- 10.
Transfer your beer to the bottling bucket, mix gently, and bottle. Let carbonate for a couple of weeks before enjoying!
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