gunnerm109a6
Active Member
I had some makings left over from a batch of spiced Graff, so I decided to try a braggot based on the same recipe. Added molasses because I was short on honey and raisins just because. After doing some reading, I found that molasses and raisins make for pretty good yeast nutrient.
Any opinions or pointers would be great!
2 lbs clover honey
8 oz molasses
45g crystal 40L
184g sparkling amber DME
1.6g Perle hops
2.5g orange zest (2" strip from a orange using a tater peeler, avoid the white stuff)
2.5g allspice berries
1.25g whole cloves
1.25g nutmeg ground (I think whole would have been better)
1" cinnamon stick
1/2 cup raisins
Steeped crystal for 10 minutes.
Boiled DME for 30 minutes with hops and spices (in bag).
whisked in honey and molasses.
Pored in carboy over raisins, added water to make 1 gal.
toped with airlock, rested for 24 hrs.
OG 1.105 on 17 August
Pitched yeast.
Attempting to keep temp below 70, tough during Oklahoma summers.
Yeast starter:
6 oz water
2 tbs DME
Dilute to SG 1.040
add .5 tsp yeast
Found an old flower vase that fits a bung and airlock, works perfectly.
Great action in the airlock after 12 hours.
Switched to a blowoff tube after the airlock got gunked up.
Any opinions or pointers would be great!
2 lbs clover honey
8 oz molasses
45g crystal 40L
184g sparkling amber DME
1.6g Perle hops
2.5g orange zest (2" strip from a orange using a tater peeler, avoid the white stuff)
2.5g allspice berries
1.25g whole cloves
1.25g nutmeg ground (I think whole would have been better)
1" cinnamon stick
1/2 cup raisins
Steeped crystal for 10 minutes.
Boiled DME for 30 minutes with hops and spices (in bag).
whisked in honey and molasses.
Pored in carboy over raisins, added water to make 1 gal.
toped with airlock, rested for 24 hrs.
OG 1.105 on 17 August
Pitched yeast.
Attempting to keep temp below 70, tough during Oklahoma summers.
Yeast starter:
6 oz water
2 tbs DME
Dilute to SG 1.040
add .5 tsp yeast
Found an old flower vase that fits a bung and airlock, works perfectly.
Great action in the airlock after 12 hours.
Switched to a blowoff tube after the airlock got gunked up.