Mulled beer

• golden or honey ale1 litre litre
• apple juice↗200ml ml
• cinnamon sticks↗2
• star anise1
• cloves↗5
• light brown soft sugar↗6 tbsp tbsp
• orange, sliced↗1
• brandy↗50ml ml

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Tip the ale, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, light brown soft sugar and orange into a pan set over a medium heat and warm through until steaming – don’t let it boil.

2. 2

   Taste and add more brown sugar if you like. Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy, then serve in heatproof glasses or mugs.