Most people looking for a little luck of the Irish on March 17th just can’t get behind St. Paddy’s without a green beer in hand. If you’re one of them, but never really considered how to make green beer at home, be ready with this one simple ingredient and you can keep the green spirit flowing all day long.
How Do You Make Green Beer?
All you need is green food coloring and a little goes a long way. One drop in a 12-oz glass of light beer will give you a pale green color and up to five drops will make it a dark shade of emerald green. Don’t use more than five drops or you will start to muddy the color of the beer, however.
What Kind of Beer Is Best For Green Beer?
A light beer like Bud Light or Natural Light is a good choice for picking up the color of the green food coloring. Craft beers of a pale shade like a lager, pilsner or kölsch will also work well to get the results you want. What won’t work are unfiltered beers and darker beers like ales or IPAs, porters or stouts. Here’s a handy YouTube video to show you how, courtesy of Tipsy Bartender: Get ready to toast with a green beer this St. Patrick’s Day—Sláinte! Next: 25 Shamrock-Themed Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day That Are Magically Delicious
