Make Your Own Hop Water
Equipment
- Food Thermometer
- Soda stream or carbonator of choice
Ingredients
- 16 Cups Water
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Pellet Hops
Instructions
- Bring 16 cups of water to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes.16 Cups Water
- Remove from heat and let cool to 170° – about 10-15 minutes.
- Add lemon juice & hops and let sit for 20 minutes.2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, 1 Teaspoon Pellet Hops
- Filter out hops and chill in the fridge. Carbonate as needed.
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Angie’s Notes
- Take a look at your favorite beer to see what hops are used, and try making it with those varieties.
- I carbonate water and mix it with my water, it isn’t as bubbly as I’d like, but it works and is a budget-friendly way to make water.
- Experiment with adding lavender or other herbs for more variety.
- Drink it uncarbonated for a hop tea!
Why I Love This Hop Water Recipe
First and foremost, if you make your own, you will save big money! I looked at various hop water on the market, and while some did taste great, others were OK. If I spend $35 for a 12-pack, it better be great tasting. Over time, I started thinking about what hop water is – isn’t it hops and water? Like a tea?
It is pretty simple, and inexpensive, too. Hop water can sound challenging, but I have taken some of the hassle out of it with my recipe. Up next are some tips on making your own.
Tips To Make Your Own Hop Water
Of course, you should start by choosing a hop variety you like. If you aren’t sure where to begin, look at the hops in your favorite beers. Then, look for those hops at a brew store and you are one step closer to getting into the kitchen!
Herbs and flowers pair well alongside hops. Again, I’d recommend turning to your favorite herbs or flowers. Truth be told, I would also check out hop water flavors available to purchase first. Based on what flavors sound good, I would attempt to make that flavor at home.
When you are ready, try growing your hops! This year, I bought a few varieties of hops that I’m hoping will be a wonderful addition to my garden. I plan to dry the hops whenever they can be harvested so I can use them over winter in hop water.
Now I must get back to planning how I’m going to grow my hops this year. While you wait for my next post, check out my other drink recipes on the blog. Would you try growing hops? Let me know in the comments below!
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