Bulldog Yule Brew Cinnamon & Ginger

Bulldog Yule Brew is a full-bodied, dark Christmas beer kit flavoured with cinnamon and ginger and rounded off with Pilgrim dry hopping. It makes 23 litres at about 5.6% ABV with no added sugar.

What it tastes like

Dark and warming, with cinnamon and ginger spice; the Pilgrim hops add more spiciness plus pear and berry notes.

What's in the box

• Malt extract with cinnamon and ginger flavouring
• A craft beer yeast strain
• Pilgrim hop pellets in a teabag

How to brew it

Soften the malt bag in hot water, mix it with 3 litres of hot water, top up to 23 litres at 20-25°C and add the yeast. Ferment for 8-15 days at 18-24°C; steep the hop teabag in boiling water for 10 minutes and add it on day 4. Bottle once the gravity stops falling, with a level teaspoon of sugar per 330ml or 500ml bottle, then keep warm for a week and cool for about another week to clear.

You'll also need

• 30L Fermenter with Tap, Lid & Grommet - Bulldog recommend 27L or more for headspace
• ChemSan - no-rinse sanitiser
• Hydrometer - to check fermentation has finished
• Coopers Carbonation Drops - an easy way to prime bottles

Allow time to ferment and condition before the festive season - a nice home brewed gift or Christmas Day pint. Browse the Bulldog Series for more.