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Glühbier Hot Mulled Beer (Gluehbier)
Glühbier (Gluehbier) is a traditional Christmas hot mulled beer from Germany. The warm, spiced drink is a tasty twist on mulled wine.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 1 ½ liters beer or dark ale 6 cups
- 500 ml cherry juice or orange juice or cranberry juice (2 cups)
- 5 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 ounces rum
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large pot over a medium/low heat.
- Allow the glühbier to heat up just to simmering, but do not boil (or you’ll boil away the alcohol!).
- Turn the heat down to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- The beer you use will determine the sweetness of the finished gluhbeir. Taste it and if you like it sweeter then add more sugar, or less sweet add a little more lemon juice.
- Strain or spoon out the spices. Serve warm.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Gentle Simmer: Maintain a low simmer when heating the Glühbier. Boiling can alter the flavor and, more importantly, affect the alcohol content.
- Taste and Adjust: The sweetness can be subjective. Taste the brew before serving and adjust the sugar or lemon juice accordingly. It's all about finding your perfect balance.
- Strain with Care: When removing the spices, do it with care. A fine-mesh strainer works well, or simply use a slotted spoon. You want to keep the liquid clear while bidding farewell to the spices.
- Experiment Freely: Gluehbier is forgiving. Feel free to experiment with proportions and ingredients. Make it your own by adding personal touches, and don't be afraid to get creative.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
255mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.