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Crystal Honey Lager

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This Crystal Honey Lager is a refreshing and balanced brew that perfectly marries the clean, crisp character of a traditional lager with the nuanced sweetness of honey. The use of light malt extract provides a smooth, pale body, while the addition of honey adds a subtle floral aroma and a dry finish that keeps you coming back for more. Cascade hops contribute a bright, citrusy hop character that complements the malt without overpowering it, making this beer exceptionally drinkable. Ideal for warm summer evenings or pairing with light appetizers like salads and grilled chicken, this recipe is straightforward enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for experienced homebrewers. The result is a golden, effervescent beer with a clean taste profile that highlights the quality of its simple ingredients.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 50
Calories: 2512.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Crystal Honey Lager is a refreshing and balanced brew that perfectly marries the clean, crisp character of a traditional lager with the nuanced sweetness of honey. The use of light malt extract provides a smooth, pale body, while the addition of honey adds a subtle floral aroma and a dry finish that keeps you coming back for more. Cascade hops contribute a bright, citrusy hop character that complements the malt without overpowering it, making this beer exceptionally drinkable. Ideal for warm summer evenings or pairing with light appetizers like salads and grilled chicken, this recipe is straightforward enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for experienced homebrewers. The result is a golden, effervescent beer with a clean taste profile that highlights the quality of its simple ingredients.
Ingredients
  • 3 1/2 pound Malt Extract Powder-Light
  • 2 1/2 pound Honey
  • 1 1/2 ounce Cascade Hops; boiling
  • 1/2 ounce Cascade Hops; finishing
  • 1 package Lager yeast
  • 3/4 cup Corn sugar; bottling
Directions
  1. 1
    Fill a large stockpot with 1.5 gallons of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. 2
    Once boiling, stir in the Malt Extract Powder-Light and Honey until completely dissolved.
  3. 3
    Add the 1.5 ounces of boiling Cascade Hops to the wort and maintain a steady boil for 60 minutes, topping up with water if necessary to maintain the volume.
  4. 4
    During the final 2-4 minutes of the boil, add the 0.5 ounces of finishing Cascade Hops, then turn off the heat.
  5. 5
    Cool the wort rapidly by placing the pot in an ice bath or transferring it to a sanitized fermenter and sparging with cold water until it reaches pitching temperature (around 50-55&# 194;°F).
  6. 6
    Pitch the Lager yeast into the cooled wort, seal the fermenter with an airlock, and store in a cool, dark place for primary fermentation.
  7. 7
    Once fermentation is complete and the beer has cleared, prepare your bottles by mixing the corn sugar with a small amount of hot water and adding it to the bottling bucket before siphoning the beer.
  8. 8
    Bottle the beer, cap securely, and allow to condition at room temperature for 2-3 weeks before chilling and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 50

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2512.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.5g58%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 114.5mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 329.3g110%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 283.6g
Protein 0.4g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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