Herbal Honey Lager
This Herbal Honey Lager combines the light, crisp essence of traditional lager with a refreshing twist of fresh ginger and aromatic spices. Brewed to perfection, this unique beer showcases a delightful balance of honey sweetness and herbaceous notes, making it perfect for sunny days and relaxed gatherings. Experience a brew that tantalizes the senses and invigorates the spirit.
ingredients
- 8 lbs Pilsner malt
- 1 lb Munich malt
- 0.5 lb Honey malt
- 1 oz Hallertau hops (bittering)
- 0.5 oz Saaz hops (flavor)
- 0.5 lb honey (preferably local)
- 1 oz fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 packet lager yeast (for example, Wyeast 2124)
- 5 oz corn sugar (for priming)
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 3 gallons of water in a brew kettle to around 165°F (74°C).
- 2.
Add the crushed grains and mash at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.
- 3.
Sparge with hot water to collect around 6 gallons of wort in the kettle.
- 4.
Bring the wort to a boil, then add the Hallertau hops and boil for 60 minutes.
- 5.
With 15 minutes left, add the Saaz hops, ginger, chamomile, and rosemary.
- 6.
At flameout, stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- 7.
Cool the wort quickly to around 65°F (18°C).
- 8.
Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and pitch the lager yeast.
- 9.
Allow to ferment in a cool area (around 50°F, 10°C) for 2 weeks.
- 10.
After fermentation, transfer to a bottling bucket, adding the corn sugar for carbonation.
- 11.
Bottle and let condition for 2 weeks in a cool, dark area before enjoying!
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