Keto diet and mead

[andrewmaixner]

I have been keto/LCHF for about 2 years and it works great for me, but it is a permanent lifestyle change that I have made. I'm very interested in these recipes of yours! Have you posted them? I love beer but have cut it completely in lieu of dry wines (I love being 10kg lighter even more than beer). It's pretty much impossible to find low carb beer here so if I want to try it I'll have to brew my own.

Yes. Follow that link to reddit and I've posted several things. Here's my post history: https://old.reddit.com/user/andrewmaixner/comments/
Also note the link to a spreadsheet calculator I made to estimate carbs with reasonable accuracy.

I'm exactly 3 months in, and down about 22 lbs fat, up 2.5 lbs muscle - eating 7% carb and 35% protein.

 

[HighD]

Beer normally has lots of carbs, unlike a dry wine.

You can use glucoamylase in the fermenter to dry out the beer considerably (reducing the amount of carbs). And if you drop the OG to maintain the alcohol content, this also significantly reduces calories.

Cheers

I am a newbie and need more info. I currently make dry wine. I am going to start making beer. I am good with dry and higher alcohol. Hate hops. Like fruit flavor and not crazy about grains but might be OK with chocolate malt, not sure. What can I make? or where can I find a recipe? I have always hated pee water no taste beers and I don't like bitter. Thanks in advance.

 

[RPh_Guy]

I am a newbie and need more info. I currently make dry wine. I am going to start making beer. I am good with dry and higher alcohol. Hate hops. Like fruit flavor and not crazy about grains but might be OK with chocolate malt, not sure. What can I make? or where can I find a recipe? I have always hated pee water no taste beers and I don't like bitter. Thanks in advance.

Maybe you want to focus on yeast flavors? English and Belgian styles (including sours) might be up your alley. IMO brewing is a lot different and a lot more complex than making wine. There's definitely going to be a learning curve.

 

[bracconiere]

I am going to start making beer. I am good with dry and higher alcohol. Hate hops. Like fruit flavor and not crazy about grains but might be OK with chocolate malt, not sure. What can I make?

you can make bracc's special dark! i oxidize my beer so much, no worries of a bit of hop flavor, except to keep it from being sour. i add gluco and it's dry as a bone. all you'll get is a subtle carmely note...if you're interested i'll describe the proccess!


edit: imagine brown sugar, but alcohol instead of sugar?

 

[HighD]

Love the idea! Please, go on!

 

[HighD]

Maybe you want to focus on yeast flavors? English and Belgian styles (including sours) might be up your alley. IMO brewing is a lot different and a lot more complex than making wine. There's definitely going to be a learning curve.

I am beginning to realize the learning curve. I do have a mentor even though I hate his hoppy beer. It has a glorious tan head and is darker than espresso. The bitterness seems to be an aftertaste. I like it until that kicks in. I am glad you mentioned sours. These all look good to me.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-fruit-beers-4061376