Zythos Honey Cream Ale
Experience the smooth and refreshing Zythos Honey Cream Ale, where creamy malt combines with the sweet floral notes of honey and aromatic hops. This unique craft brew features a luscious mouthfeel and an inviting aroma, perfect for sipping on a sunny day or enjoying during your favorite gathering. Brew your way to a balance of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
ingredients
- 8 lbs Pilsner Malt
- 1 lb Flaked Corn
- 0.5 lb Crystal Malt (40L)
- 1 lb Honey (floral variety)
- 1 oz Zythos Hops (bittering)
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (flavor)
- 1 oz Saaz Hops (aroma)
- 1 packet American Ale Yeast (such as US-05)
- 5 oz Corn Sugar (for priming)
- 6.5 gallons of water (for brewing)
steps
- 1.
Boil 3 gallons of water and steep the Pilsner, Flaked Corn, and Crystal Malt at 150°F for 30 minutes.
- 2.
Sparge the grains and bring the wort to a boil; add Zythos hops and boil for 60 minutes.
- 3.
After 45 minutes, add Cascade hops for flavor.
- 4.
At the end of the boil, remove from heat and add the honey, stirring until fully dissolved.
- 5.
Chill the wort to 70°F and transfer to a fermenter, topping off with water to make 5 gallons.
- 6.
Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter with an airlock. Ferment at 68-72°F for 1-2 weeks.
- 7.
Once fermentation is complete, dissolve corn sugar in boiling water and add it to the bottling bucket.
- 8.
Siphon the ale into the bottling bucket and then into bottles, capping each securely.
- 9.
Allow bottles to carbonate at room temperature for 1-2 weeks before chilling and enjoying.
