Topic: stinging nettle beer

[the goode life]

hi
does anyone have a good recipe for stinging nettle beer? ::)(for my dad)

[redimp]

Sorry, not answering but an aside.  My BiL is a Medieavalist and we are going to get a project going next year to grow a bit of barley and harvest nettles to make a genuine Medieaval style beer.  Nettles used to be used before hops in this country (Heather in Scotland) as the preservative.  Maybe you could follow a hop recipe and substitute the hops for nettles.

[Teen]

Hi there Goode Life,

I found this recipe on the River Cottage Website I hope it helps.

http://www.rivercottage.net/SeasonalRecipes~April/83/Nettlebeer.aspx

[saddad]

I remember drinking it on Holiday in Morecambe in the late 60's and early 70's...
 :-X

[Teen]

Never tried it, but apparently I think its supposed to be quite potent but then I think most homebrew is if you do it right  ;)

[GlentoranMark]

What is Cream of Tartar from the river cottage recipe?

I quite fancy making a brew, not sure what it'll taste like but I'd give it a go.

[Digeroo]

Cream of Tartar is potassium hydrogen tartrate.  You buy it in the supermarket.
Hope this link helps.
http://www.ochef.com/933.htm