Hoppy IPA Style Braggot
Experience the perfect fusion of mead and beer in this Honey IPA Style Braggot. Combining rich clover honey, zesty Cascade hops, and a robust yeast, this brew balances sweetness with a delightful hoppy bitterness. Ideal for warm evenings or lively gatherings, it's a unique beverage that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the refreshing notes and aromatic qualities of this innovative mead-beer hybrid.
ingredients
- 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) of clover honey
- 1 gallon (3.8 L) of filtered water
- 1 oz (28 g) of Cascade hops
- 1 packet of Lalvin D-47 yeast
- 1 tsp yeast nutrient
- 1 tsp yeast energizer
steps
- 1.
In a saucepan, bring 1 quart of filtered water to a boil, then remove from heat.
- 2.
Stir in the clover honey until fully dissolved.
- 3.
Add half of the Cascade hops to the mixture and steep for 20 minutes for aroma extraction.
- 4.
After steeping, cool the mixture down to room temperature.
- 5.
Transfer the honey-hopped solution into a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 6.
Add the remaining filtered water to the vessel, bringing the total volume to 1 gallon.
- 7.
Sprinkle Lalvin D-47 yeast, yeast nutrient, and yeast energizer on top without stirring.
- 8.
Gently aerate the mixture by swirling the vessel.
- 9.
Seal with an airlock and ferment in a dark, cool place for about 2-3 weeks or until fermentation is complete.
- 10.
After fermentation, transfer to a clean vessel and add the remaining Cascade hops for dry hopping; let it sit for another week.
- 11.
Bottle your braggot, letting it carbonate for an additional 2 weeks in bottles before enjoying.
