Nettle Beer

[Craven Brewer]

I have just been reminded this morning, whilst talking to a neighbour, of this old drink and wondered if anyone remembers it.

Made with the young tops of Nettles, sugar and possibly ginger, root or powdered, then fermented with either a beer or wine yeast to give a refreshing alcoholic drink?

It was famous in Morecambe until recent years.

 

[PD]

Have made nettle wine in the past, that turned out into a nice basic white ( like pea pod ) good on its own or for blending with other strong tasting wines.
I'd be interested how your beer turns out.

 

[Craven Brewer]

A bit of a wait for that I'm afraid, needs young tops in the Spring. Hopefully I remember to make it and post the results.

 

[doyley]

I was brought up in Fleetwood, and my grandmother used to make nettle beer. I remember it had a sharp refreshing flavour, and that occasionally the bottles used to explode... We used to be allowed to drink it as nippers, even though it was alcoholic. I have often been tempted to have a bash at making it but never got round to it.

 

[abeyptfc]

there has been a few posts on nettle beer over the years, have a search for it above, I'm sure someone made their own. River Cottage sell it http://www.vintageroots.co.uk/list.asp?promoid=50. never tried it myself.

 

[Craven Brewer]

I have spent some of the afternoon looking for my Grandma's recipe, without success. So, I have downloaded a recipe and will give that a go. If successful I will post it here in the Spring.

 

[PD]

If you want you could try pea pod beer, would be similar I guess. and you don't have to wait.

 

[Craven Brewer]

If you want you could try pea pod beer, would be similar I guess. and you don't have to wait.

I have enough on at the moment, AG#1 on Wednesday. Followed in quick succesion by a few more, laying in stock for the Christmas rush and party season :party: