#winter brew

[eartheatr]

⛧Yuletide Brew

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☽ 𝔳/𝔠 5:00 𝔞𝔪 ⛧ ☽ → ♓︎ 9:35 𝔞𝔪

Color of the Day : Crimson

Incense of the Day : Balsam

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Yule is traditionally associated with family gatherings, gift giving, and holiday parties.

Since Yule is coming up in the next few weeks, I figure this quick bit of magickal cookery can help ensure that the home environment will remain happy and peaceful for the holidays.

This brew can be simmered on the stove to release a peaceful and loving energy as well as a comforting warmth.

Gather these ingredients :

1 cup water

1 cup apple juice

3 cinnamon sticks, broken

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 orange, sliced

Combine all these in a cauldron or pot and simmer on low for as long as desired, adding more water if necessary.

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[misfit-mermaid-blood]

Winter Solstice Brew

• 3 large oranges

• 2 lemons

• 3 large apples

• 3 cinnamon sticks

• 12 cloves

• 3 cardamom (I used 2tsp of ground)

• 3 nutmeg (I used 1 tbsp of ground)

• 4 cups / 1 L water

• lottsa honey

• 4 cups / 1 L of brandy

1. Chop up the fruit, rind and all.

2. Add all above ingredients - excluding honey and brandy - into a large pot. I emphasize large; 4 cups of water may not be a lot, but the amount of fruit is 😂

3. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes

4. Strain with cheesecloth. I recommend doing this a second time with a coffee filter to get any excess pulp from the fruit.

5. Add honey and mix.

6. Let cool

7. Measure out your 4 cups of brandy and add to the pot.

8. Bottle! You’ll find the liquid amount is almost doubled, so I recommend splitting it between two large mason jars. I split it between the original brandy bottle and a sanitized salsa jar 😅

9. Store for 4-5 weeks in cool, dry place. Too warm and it’ll begin to ferment so make sure to check on it periodically.

10. Bring out for your Winter Solstice / Yuletide celebrations to honour the return of the Oak King!

[craftybeergirl]

Tonight I'm enjoying a crisp Hopper Whitman Winter Brew while I wait for my friend to show up so we can go to something called Rocktoberfest. It's supposed to be brewed with "a blend of toasted spices." I don't taste them. I've had a plethora of winter brews and even pumpkin ale lately, so the lack of spice was a major disappointment. But, it's crisp, refreshing, hoppy, and better than the other option in my fridge right now. (Miller Lite) It does have a slightly spicy "after-taste." I'm not sure if I like it though, it makes it hard to drink and takes away from a smooth finish that I feel the crispness and hoppiness ask for. This is NOT a beer you can chug. It would hurt.

But you can't beat the cute jaunty grasshopper on the front!!! That's honestly why I bought this beer. It even says "An expert in his craft, the ever dapper Hopper Whitman bounds over snowy hillsides snug in his top hat and pint in hand to bring you his latest concoction: Winter Brew!" I feel like I'm drinking a children's story and I like it.

3 Stars.

[lessthanzerocool]

Beer.  Good.