Cornbread ’n Honey Beer
This Cornbread Honey Beer combines the comforting flavors of Southern cornbread with the sweet essence of honey, creating a uniquely flavorful brew. With its golden hue and a hint of sweetness, this beer makes a perfect pairing for barbecue, fried chicken, or any Southern feast. Enjoy the warmth and richness of cornbread in every refreshing sip.
ingredients
- 8 lbs Pale Malt
- 2 lbs Cornmeal
- 1 lb Honey
- 1 lb Caramel Malt (40 Lovibond)
- 1 oz Citra Hops (bittering)
- 1 oz Jarrylo Hops (flavor)
- 1 pack American Ale Yeast
- 1 tsp Irish Moss (optional)
- 5 oz Priming Sugar (for bottling)
- 6 gallons water
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 3 gallons of water to 165°F in a large brew kettle.
- 2.
Add the cornmeal, pale malt, and caramel malt, stirring well to prevent clumps.
- 3.
Maintain temperature at 150-155°F for 60 minutes, then sparge with hot water to collect around 6 gallons of wort.
- 4.
Boil the wort, adding Citra hops at the start, and Jarrylo hops 15 minutes before the end.
- 5.
Stir in the honey and Irish Moss in the last 10 minutes of the boil.
- 6.
Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or ice bath.
- 7.
Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation bucket and top up to 5 gallons with water if needed.
- 8.
Pitch the yeast when the temperature is around 68-72°F.
- 9.
Ferment for about 1-2 weeks until bubbling stops.
- 10.
Bottle the beer, adding priming sugar, and let it carbonate for 2-3 weeks.
- 11.
Chill, pour, and enjoy your Cornbread Honey Beer with your favorite Southern dish!
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