Spiced Pistachio & Walnut Honey Ale
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Spiced Pistachio & Walnut Honey Ale. Infused with crunchy walnuts and vibrant pistachios, this brew is enhanced by a warm medley of spices. The combination of malts and honey offers a luscious sweetness, making each sip a cozy experience. Perfect for any occasion, this ale will elevate your gatherings and tantalize your taste buds.
ingredients
- 3 lbs pale malt
- 1 lb honey malt
- 0.5 lb crystal malt (40L)
- 0.5 lb wheat malt
- 1 oz Hallertau hops (60 min)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 0.5 oz cinnamon stick (boil for 5 min)
- 0.25 oz ground nutmeg (boil for 5 min)
- 6 lbs light honey (wildflower or clover)
- Ale yeast (English or American strain)
steps
- 1.
Heat 3.5 gallons of water to about 160°F (71°C) for mashing.
- 2.
Add pale malt, honey malt, crystal malt, and wheat malt; maintain 150°F (65°C) for 60 minutes.
- 3.
Sparge with additional water to collect around 6.5 gallons for boiling.
- 4.
Bring wort to a boil and add Hallertau hops for 60 minutes.
- 5.
Five minutes before the boil ends, add the cinnamon stick and ground nutmeg.
- 6.
Remove from heat and rapidly cool the wort to yeast pitching temperature (~70°F/21°C).
- 7.
In a sanitized fermentation vessel, combine cooled wort with chopped walnuts, pistachios, and light honey.
- 8.
Pitch yeast and seal fermenter with an airlock.
- 9.
Allow fermentation in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks.
- 10.
Once fermentation is complete, bottle with priming sugar and carbonate for 2 weeks.
- 11.
Chill, pour, and enjoy your Spiced Pistachio & Walnut Honey Ale!
