16th Century Butter Beer

5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk egg yolks with brown sugar until slightly foamy.
  2. 2Heat British ale with ginger, cloves and nutmeg in a saucepan.
  3. 3Ladle a little hot ale into the egg mixture to temper the eggs.
  4. 4Add the egg mixture to the ale and mix until slightly thickened.
  5. 5Stir in the butter.
  6. 6Froth and serve warm or cold.

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 pint British ale
  • 1 pinch ginger
  • 1 pinch cloves
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Equipment

whiskwooden bowlsmall bowlssaucepanlarge potladle