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By David Fisher, About.com Guide to Candles & Soap since 2005

Citrus Honey Bock - Soap Recipe Made with Beer

Sunday May 18, 2008
Man with BeerHere in Texas, we have a beer called Shiner Bock. It's made in Shiner, Texas and has the characteristic rich, amber color of most bock beers. I know it sounds odd to make soap with beer, but I'd made soap with tea and goat's milk and carrot juice...so I tried making my lye solution with beer, and combined it with honey and a fresh, citrus essential oil blend. It turned out amazing and was a top seller for several years! The only thing better than the rich, creamy soap...was people's reaction when I told them that the soap was made with real beer. Give it a try!
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June 9, 2008 at 8:51 am
(1) The Bubbly Bar says:

I did a soap with Guinness Beer! I crafted a bright green shamrock and it was a big hit! The Bubbly Bar – Clearwater, FL

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