Roger’s Nettle Beer

A gem from Roger Phillips’ book, Wild Food. It made delicious beer – sweet, fizzy, perfect for summertime.

Roger’s Nettle Beer

SERVES

12

PEOPLE

COOKING TIME

10

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 100 nettle stalks, with leaves

  • 11 litres water

  • 1.3kg granulated sugar

  • 50g cream of tartar

  • 10g live yeast

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