Spiced Honey Beer
Immerse yourself in the rich and captivating world of Spiced Honey Beer, where the sweetness of honey meets the aromatic complexity of long pepper and cloves. This robust brew tantalizes the palate with layers of warmth and depth, perfect for cold evenings or festive gatherings. Create a unique beer experience that will leave your guests intrigued and craving more.
ingredients
- 6 lbs light malt extract
- 1 lb honey
- 1 oz Hallertau hops (bittering)
- 0.5 oz Saaz hops (flavor)
- 0.5 oz long peppercorns (crushed)
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 packet of ale yeast
- 5 oz priming sugar (for bottling)
- 2 gallons of water
steps
- 1.
In a large brew kettle, heat 2 gallons of water to 160°F.
- 2.
Remove from heat and add the malt extract, stirring until dissolved.
- 3.
Bring the mixture to a boil and add the Hallertau hops. Boil for 60 minutes.
- 4.
With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Saaz hops, long peppercorns, and cloves.
- 5.
Remove from heat and cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or ice bath.
- 6.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter and top up with water to 5 gallons.
- 7.
Pitch the ale yeast, seal the fermenter with an airlock, and store in a cool, dark place for fermenting for 1-2 weeks.
- 8.
After fermentation, dissolve priming sugar in a small amount of boiling water and add it to the bottling bucket.
- 9.
Carefully siphon the beer into the bottling bucket, mix gently, and bottle. Allow to carbonate for 2-3 weeks.
- 10.
Chill, pour, and enjoy the aromatic Spiced Honey Beer!
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