Now that I'm a bit more comfortable with getting the beer ready for soapmaking, I've looked for a better recipe to bring out the qualities of the beer. I decided to use a four-oil recipe this time and greatly increase the amount of essential oils. This recipe is intended to enhance the citrus elements found in Troegs Pale Ale.
6.5 oz palm oil
6.5 oz. coconut oil
7.5 oz. olive oil
1.3 oz. castor oil
8 oz. Treogs Pale Ale
3.1 oz sodium hydroxide
1 tsp. Ylang Ylang III EO
1 tsp. Tea Tree EO
1 tsp. Lemongrass EO
2 tsp. Sweet Orange EO
I really like the blend of essential oils. It gives a great fragrance to the soap. This recipe creates a "harder" bar nearly right away. I should have cut the large block into bars sooner than I did as some of them cracked due to how quickly it is curing. This recipe also creates a little more ash than my others but I like how it sets up.
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!
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