Edgehill Braggot
Experience the rich flavors of this charming braggot recipe, blending malted barley with luscious honey for a unique beer-meets-mead experience. Perfect for warm gatherings or cozy nights in, this drink marries the sweetness of honey with the earthiness of grains. Just imagine sharing this fragrant concoction with friends and indulging in its harmonious balance.
ingredients
- 1 lb pale malted barley
- 1 lb honey (preferably wildflower)
- 0.5 oz hops (Cascade or Fuggle)
- 1 packet of brewing yeast
- 1 gallon water
- 1 tsp Irish moss (optional, for clarity)
- 1 tsp priming sugar (for bottling)
steps
- 1.
Start by heating 2 quarts of water to about 150°F.
- 2.
Add the malted barley to the water and steep for 30 minutes, ensuring you maintain the temperature.
- 3.
Remove the grains and bring the liquid to a boil.
- 4.
Add the hops and boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5.
In the last 15 minutes, stir in the honey and Irish moss if using.
- 6.
After boiling, cool the mixture rapidly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.
- 7.
Transfer the cooled liquid to a sanitized fermentation vessel and add yeast.
- 8.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and let it ferment in a dark, temperate place for 1-2 weeks.
- 9.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the braggot into sanitized bottles, adding priming sugar to each for carbonation.
- 10.
Cap the bottles and age them at room temperature for another 2-3 weeks.
- 11.
Chill, pour, and enjoy your homemade braggot!
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