Batch 4 - Winterbrew

This beer will henceforth be known as "Stinky the Elf's Nutmeg Chocolate Ale". In our family, Stinky the Elf plays tricks on people around the holidays. This is an example of a beer that might have been good had I followed the directions correctly and not added 4 tablespoons of nutmeg instead of 4 teaspoons. 4 tablespoons is a lot of nutmeg, and I even had to go to the store to buy more. Yes, I kicked myself after I realized what I'd done. It's drinkable, especially if you really love nutmeg, but is not the most pleasant beer I've tasted.

If I were to make this again, first I'd use less nutmeg (duh), and second I'd use powdered chocolate instead of baker's chocolate. They are effectively the same, except baker's chocolate has coco butter which seperates, makes a mess, and adds nothing to the beer.

Here's the recipe.

Status: Bottled about 50 bottles 11/13/04, should be ready for drinking 11/27/04.