Ocracoke Light Ginger Braggot
This delightful 5-gallon braggot combines the rich flavors of wildflower honey, light malt, and the zesty kick of fresh ginger. The addition of lemon adds a refreshing brightness, beautifully balancing the sweetness. Brewed with Nottingham Ale yeast, this mead-like beer offers a unique twist perfect for gatherings or a relaxing evening at home. Unleash your inner brewmaster with this charming concoction!
ingredients
- Light Malt Extract: 3.3 lbs
- Wildflower Honey: 3.00 lbs
- Hallertauer hop pellets: 1 oz
- Fresh Ginger, Shredded: 3 oz
- Maltodextrin: 8 oz
- Lemons: 2 (zest and juice)
- Primary Yeast: 1 packet Nottingham Ale Yeast (10 grams)
- GoFerm: 12.50 grams
- Lemon: 1 (juiced in the primary)
steps
- 1.
In a large brew pot, bring 2 gallons of water to a boil.
- 2.
Add the light malt extract and stir until fully dissolved.
- 3.
Incorporate the shredded ginger, Hallertauer hop pellets, lemon zest, and juice from two lemons into the boil.
- 4.
Boil for 60 minutes, ensuring a rolling boil.
- 5.
After 60 minutes, remove from heat and cool the wort quickly.
- 6.
Once cooled, transfer to a sanitized fermenter and add enough water to make a total of 5 gallons.
- 7.
Sprinkle the Nottingham Ale yeast on top and mix gently.
- 8.
Add the GoFerm to help with fermentation.
- 9.
Seal the fermenter with an airlock and let it ferment at a controlled temperature for about 2-3 weeks.
- 10.
After fermentation is complete, add the juice of one lemon to the fermenter for additional flavor.
- 11.
Bottle your braggot and let it carbonate for another 2-3 weeks before enjoying!
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