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Mint brew (variation on nettle beer recipe)

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:45 pm
by rage
Having recently discovered the impressive size of the mint plant in my garden, I just started a test gallon of a mint ale, made to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstalls nettle beer recipe, substituting mint leaves for nettles.
Have read mixed reviews of mint homebrew so decided to try it myself. May ferment some longer, aim for a more wine-like product.

Will keep you updated :)
Anyone tried mint recipes before? Successful or not?

Re: Mint brew (variation on nettle beer recipe)

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:29 pm
by wabbit955
made a mint ale last year and this year
very light and refreshing
and now got a mint wine on the go that is tasting pretty ok but still fermenting at the monment

Re: Mint brew (variation on nettle beer recipe)

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:25 pm
by GeorgeSalt
Mint cordial and creme de menthe are the only mint drinks I've tried so far. I would have thought that any recipe for (lemon) balm would probably convert well to mint - making an adjustment to allow for the freedom with which mint gives up its flavour.

Re: Mint brew (variation on nettle beer recipe)

Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:51 am
by old tree man
That sounds really interesting, i'll watch with interest might just give it a go :thumbright: :flower:

Re: Mint brew (variation on nettle beer recipe)

Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 4:28 pm
by wabbit955
made lemon balm beer to that was pretty good to