For my first attempt at beer soap, I used my favorite milk soap recipe as follows:
17.5 oz olive oil
12.5 oz palm oil
10 oz coconut oil
17.5 oz Troegs Pale Ale
5.5 oz sodium hydroxide
E.O. omitted to discover the natural scent of a beer soap
Results: I didn't allow the beer to be quite "flat" enough and had it a bit too frozen when I added the sodium hydroxide so the temperature didn't rise as high as I expected. Trace was nearly immediate and I worried about how it would set up. However, one week later, the bars look, smell and behave like soap. The color is a light tan. Excellent lather. Clean feeling.
Next time: Allow the beer to be really flat. Thaw to a thin slush. Start adding essential oils.
About Me
- Lori Jo
- I have a wonderful family who supports my many hobbies including singing, soapmaking, wine tasting and rabbits. I recently retired from teaching English as a Second Language and love to travel. I started making soap in 1999 when we were showing goats in milk as a 4-H project. All of my soaps are made with pure oils and no animal fats. All fragrances are from essential oils. Store-bought "soap" is really a detergent. My soap will leave your skin clean and moisturized. Try some!
We're starting to try this soap out and I sent 5 samples to work with Tom today. Anxious for reviews!
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