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One mug of Glühbier and a bottle of mulled beer in the foreground, one mug of mulled beer in Christmas decoration in the background.

Mulled Beer German Glühbier

Angela Schofield
Warm up your holiday spirit with this delicious mulled beer brewed with the perfect blend of aromatic spices. Cinnamon, cloves and star anise come together to create a unique flavor that will make your beer taste like a festive celebration. Enjoy the unique holiday flavor of this mulled beer and make your holiday extra special.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Waiting Time 30 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine German
Servings 8 mugs
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ½ cups dark beer
  • 2 ½ cups cherry juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, combine all the ingredients and cook for about 20 minutes on medium-high heat. Make sure not to bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Make a taste test. Add more honey or brown sugar if you like it sweeter, or more lemon juice if you like it tarter.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and allow it to rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove spices before serving.

Notes

Potion size calculation: 1 mug is about 9 fl.oz. This is about the size of a larger coffee mug.

Nutrition

Yield: 1 mugCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 0.04gFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gNet Carbohydrates: 24g