GeneDaniels1963
Well-Known Member
Started my first braggot about 6 weeks ago, a 1gal batch. It is clear as a bell now, so I decided to taste. Man! That stuff is great! Maybe a bit too much honey flavor, but I wanted a big honey taste so I got it. Might cut back to 4 oz honey malt next time.
I am already planning another batch as soon as I get back from a trip because this little gal is not going to last long enough to age any. My recipe below:
1.25 lb pale ale DME
1.5 lbs wildflower honey
8oz honey malt
tsp yeast nutrient
Nottingham + wine yeast (forgot which one)
1/4 oz Saaz + pinch mugwort + pinch wormwood
I cooked the honey to a deep caramel color to get more flavor out of it.
Steeped the honey malt for 20 min before adding hops to make hop tea.
Just let her rip!
It ended up around 13-14% ABV. Amazing stuff!
I am already planning another batch as soon as I get back from a trip because this little gal is not going to last long enough to age any. My recipe below:
1.25 lb pale ale DME
1.5 lbs wildflower honey
8oz honey malt
tsp yeast nutrient
Nottingham + wine yeast (forgot which one)
1/4 oz Saaz + pinch mugwort + pinch wormwood
I cooked the honey to a deep caramel color to get more flavor out of it.
Steeped the honey malt for 20 min before adding hops to make hop tea.
Just let her rip!
It ended up around 13-14% ABV. Amazing stuff!