18+ Thanksgiving Homebrew Recipe Cook Up Something Special!

Ingredients and Equipment

To create this Thanksgiving homebrew recipe, you'll need the following ingredients and equipment:

Ingredients:

• 6 pounds of malt extract (pale or light)
• 1 pound of crystal malt
• 1 pound of Munich malt
• 1 pound of biscuit malt
• 1 pound of honey
• 1 ounce of Cascade hops (60 minutes)
• 1 ounce of Willamette hops (15 minutes)
• 1 teaspoon of Irish moss (15 minutes)
• 1 packet of liquid ale yeast
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon of ground allspice

Equipment:

• 8-gallon brew kettle
• Large strainer or cheesecloth
• Fermentation bucket or carboy
• Airlock and rubber stopper
• Bottling bucket
• Bottles and caps
• Hydrometer
• Thermometer
• Auto-siphon
• Sanitizer

Instructions

Step 1: Steeping the Grains

Start by steeping the crystal malt, Munich malt, and biscuit malt in 2 gallons of water at 150°F for 30 minutes. This will give your brew a malty and slightly sweet flavor.

Step 2: Adding the Malt Extract and Honey

After steeping the grains, remove them from the pot and add the malt extract and honey. Stir until fully dissolved.

Step 3: Boiling and Adding Hops

Bring the wort (unfermented beer) to a boil and add the Cascade hops. Let it boil for 45 minutes before adding the Willamette hops, Irish moss, and the brown sugar, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and allspice. Boil for another 15 minutes.

Step 4: Cooling and Fermenting

Once the boil is complete, cool the wort by placing the pot in an ice bath or using a wort chiller. Once the temperature reaches around 70°F, transfer the wort to a fermentation bucket or carboy. Add the yeast and let it ferment for 1-2 weeks.

Step 5: Bottling

After fermentation is complete, use your hydrometer to check the specific gravity. If it falls within the range of 1.010-1.015, it's ready to be bottled. Add priming sugar to the bottling bucket, then transfer the beer from the fermenter. Bottle as usual and let it carbonate for 1-2 weeks.

Serving Suggestions

This Thanksgiving homebrew recipe will pair perfectly with your holiday meal. The spices and honey give it a festive touch, while the malt flavors provide a smooth and balanced taste. You can also serve it as an aperitif or enjoy it with dessert.

In Conclusion

Adding a homemade brew to your Thanksgiving celebration is a great way to impress your guests and add a personal touch to the festivities. With this Thanksgiving homebrew recipe, you'll have a delicious and unique beverage that everyone will love. So why not give it a try this holiday season? Cheers to a happy Thanksgiving!