16th Century Butter Beer
Directions
- 1Whisk egg yolks with brown sugar until slightly foamy.
- 2Heat British ale with ginger, cloves and nutmeg in a saucepan.
- 3Ladle a little hot ale into the egg mixture to temper the eggs.
- 4Add the egg mixture to the ale and mix until slightly thickened.
- 5Stir in the butter.
- 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