How to brew a delicious SPICED HOLIDAY ALE ready in time for Christmas!

malted barley

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Oats can add a different flavor profile while corn syrup is more cost-effective.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

hops

🥗Healthier: hops extract

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Hops extract can provide flavor without the cost of fresh hops.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean offers a more natural flavor, while flavoring is less expensive.

Boil water in a large brew kettle over high heat.

Add malted barley and stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.

Add hops and spices, stirring occasionally for 60 minutes.

Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or ice bath until it reaches room temperature.

Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel.

Add yeast and seal the vessel with an airlock.

Allow the ale to ferment in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks.

Check the specific gravity to ensure fermentation is complete.

Bottle the ale with priming sugar and cap securely.

Let the bottles condition at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.

Refrigerate before serving to chill.

Pour into a glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens