Spruce Beer - Grow Forage Cook Ferment

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Step 1

Prep Time

Step 2

5 minutes

Step 3

Cook Time

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1 hour

Step 5

Servings

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13 servings

Step 7

Before you begin, sanitize all of your brewing equipment.

Step 8

Mix the water, brown sugar, and spruce tips in a large pot. Cut and squeeze the lemon into the pot. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Place the pot into a pan of ice water until the wort has cooled to room temperature, about 70°F (21°C).

Step 10

Strain the wort into a one gallon jug, leaving 2-3 inches of head space at the top, then add the yeast. Cap the jug with a lid and give it a few shakes to combine and aerate.

Step 11

Put a bit of water in the airlock to the line, then position it on the jug. Let the spruce beer ferment for at least 2-3 weeks, until the bubbles in the jug have slowed significantly but not completely.

Step 12

Bottle the beer using the bottling on this page. Let the bottles sit for 3-4 weeks before drinking. Serve cold!

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Notes

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Store beer in a cold, dark place to extend the shelf life to 1+ years.