How long should you boil a bee?

[sherm1016]

A some point while I was boiling my wort today (a Flanders Red), a bee decided he was no longer fit for this world, and decided my wort was the place to off himself. I'm not exactly sure how long he was in there, but I do believe it was long enough that he was sterilized.

I do not know what type of bee it was, nor do I know his alpha acidity level, so replicating this recipe might be difficult. I hope he does not impart any "Bee" flavors to my brew.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

It'll still get you buzzed.

 

[Cheeto]

A some point while I was boiling my wort today (a Flanders Red), a bee decided he was no longer fit for this world, and decided my wort was the place to off himself. I'm not exactly sure how long he was in there, but I do believe it was long enough that he was sterilized.

I do not know what type of bee it was, nor do I know his alpha acidity level, so replicating this recipe might be difficult. I hope he does not impart any "Bee" flavors to my brew.

Be sure to announce that addition to those with be sting allergies !

 

[Airborneguy]

At least you know you made some sweet wort. Maybe it will add some honey character!

 

[JetSmooth]

I'm sure it will turn out bee-licious.

 

[Germelli1]

I'm sure it will bee amazing!

 

[azscoob]

I find if I boil my bees too long, they start to fall apart and loose the nice texture they have when cooked al dente.

 

[LuckyBeagleBrewing]

Bees are a 20 minute boil min. Moths and Junebugs take a little longer at 45 minutes.

 

[ChrisG]

I must say having been a beekeeper, firstly She (they are pretty much all females) probably isn't a problem. Also I've learned bees dessicated in lab grade alcohols impart an interesting scent somewhere between flowers and honey. One bee probably won't give you that though, try adding a queen early next time you might get enough of the colony in to give some flavor.

 

[Ouroboros]

It depends on whether you want more bitterness or bee aroma.

 

[KYB]

I spider-mashed a pale ale once. Drinking it now come to think of it...

 

[Poobah58]

Relax Dont Worry Have A Home Bee...

 

[SCARYLARRY]

Everything is gonna bee allright

 

[mikeysab]

It'll taste fine, and the alcohol content will really sting.

 

[Bob]

It'll taste fine, and the alcohol content will really sting.

 

[Fletch78]

It should boost your I-BEE-Us.