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Honey Beer / Braggot

Specialty & Fruit

Difficulty: Easy

Ale with significant honey character

4.5-9%
ABV
15-35
IBU
8-28
EBC
2.2-2.8
CO₂ vol

How to Brew a Honey Beer / Braggot

Typical Malts

  • Pale Ale or Pilsner malt

Typical Hops

  • Hallertau Mittelfrüh
  • Tettnanger
  • Saaz

Yeast

Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)

Special Ingredients

  • Honey

Style Requirements

Typical Flavors

honey
floral
sweet
mead-like
aromatic

FAQ about Honey Beer / Braggot

What is a Honey Beer / Braggot?

Ale with significant honey character

How much alcohol does a Honey Beer / Braggot have?

A Honey Beer / Braggot typically has 4.5–9% ABV. Original gravity ranges from N/A–N/A, final gravity from N/A–N/A.

How bitter is a Honey Beer / Braggot?

A Honey Beer / Braggot has 15–35 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.

What ingredients do you need for a Honey Beer / Braggot?

Typical malts: Pale Ale or Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, Saaz. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).

Do you need special equipment for a Honey Beer / Braggot?

A Honey Beer / Braggot can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).

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