Nettle Beer (1Gallon)
How to make nettle beer:
A traditional beer that is well worth trying. Use only young nettles and use thick gardening gloves when picking them to avoid stings! Remember to shake off any bugs etc. before using the leaves.
Ingredients
2lb young nettle tops, washed thoroughly
1 gallon of water
1 cup of sugar
yeast
Method
- Boil the nettle tops in the water for half an hour.
- Strain and add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
- Pour mixture into a sterile container.
- Add yeast .
- Cover and leave for 3 days.
- Strain again and put into clean, strong screw top beer bottles.
- This can be drunk after 48 hours.
How to make nettle beer:
A traditional beer that is well worth trying. Use only young nettles and use thick gardening gloves when picking them to avoid stings! Remember to shake off any bugs etc. before using the leaves.
Ingredients
2lb young nettle tops, washed thoroughly
1 gallon of water
1 cup of sugar
yeast
Method
- Boil the nettle tops in the water for half an hour.
- Strain and add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
- Pour mixture into a sterile container.
- Add yeast .
- Cover and leave for 3 days.
- Strain again and put into clean, strong screw top beer bottles.
- This can be drunk after 48 hours.