Molasses Beer

Known in Europe as "treacle," molasses was probably the most common alternate ingredient in colonial American beers given the early shortages of barley.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound golden syrup

• 1/2 pound molasses

• 1/2 pound Demerara sugar

• 1 ounce hops

• 1 gallon water

• yeast and yeast nutrient

Instructions:

1. Bring the water to a boil and add all ingredients.

2. Simmer for 45 minutes, then allow the mixture to cool to 70ºF.

3. Strain into a fermenter, pitch the yeast and the yeast nutrient and ferment thoroughly.

4. Prime, bottle and condition for 2 weeks before drinking.