beer honey

[brianc6]

just a quick question here i have a recipe which calls for honey to be added what is a good honey to use and how do you add it being a different fermentable then dextrose or malt how would it be added please thanks heaps ahead for the info [cool]

[Andris]

I have dissolved mine in 2l of boiling water and boiled for few mins just to sanitize it. I am aware that honey is antiseptic by nature, but I bet all those bacterias will come to life when diluted in wort.

[wilfw]

I've only used honey once and I also boiled a jar of honey in about half a litre of water for a few minutes then added it to the FV. I used the cheapest honey in the supermarket, Asda's own brand but I suppose you could use whatever kind you want. Whether it makes a difference I couldn't say.

[PB2]

Treat it in the same way you would malt extract.

 

Use a honey with aroma and flavour that you like - stronger character honey with higher flavour and/or darker brews.

[brianc6]

sweet thanks heaps for the info always count on experienced brewers on here knowing esp pb [biggrin]