Honey Corn Lager
Embrace the smooth, golden flavors of our Honey Corn Lager, a refreshing brew perfectly balanced with the crisp essence of corn flakes and the sweet notes of honey. Ideal for warm gatherings or cozy nights, this lager’s subtle sweetness and golden hue make it a delightful addition to any occasion. Unleash your homebrewing skills and enjoy this unique artisanal beer!
ingredients
- 9 lbs Pale Malt
- 2 lbs Flaked Corn
- 1 lb Honey (preferably wildflower or clover)
- 1 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt (40L)
- 1 oz Hallertau Hops (bittering)
- 1 oz Saaz Hops (aroma)
- 1 package Lager Yeast (like Wyeast 2124)
- Priming sugar (for bottling)
- 5 gallons of spring or filtered water
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat 3 gallons of water to 165°F (74°C) for mashing.
- 2.
Add the Pale Malt, Flaked Corn, and Caramel Malt. Stir well and maintain a mash temperature of 150°F (65°C) for 60 minutes.
- 3.
After mashing, sparge with 170°F (77°C) water until you collect about 6.5 gallons of wort.
- 4.
Bring the wort to a boil, adding Hallertau hops at the beginning and Saaz hops in the last 15 minutes.
- 5.
Stir in the honey when the boiling is complete and remove from heat.
- 6.
Chill the wort to around 65°F (18°C) and transfer to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 7.
Pitch the lager yeast and seal with an airlock, fermenting at 50–55°F (10–13°C) for 2-3 weeks.
- 8.
Once fermentation is complete, proceed to bottle with priming sugar, then let them carbonate for another 2 weeks.
- 9.
Chill, enjoy your homemade Honey Corn Lager, and share the golden goodness!
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