So here we are... almost to the end of July, with summer just starting to come into full swing. (At least in my neck of the woods)
And in my neck of the woods, summertime is usually equated with BBQs and beer, backyard get-togethers with friends, camping, pool parties, and well.... more beer.
Seeing as how I'm not much of a beer drinker (anymore) and, thankfully, neither is my hubby (much)... I decided I'd make soap with it for my drunken friends. I also came to find out, that when I do purchase beer for making soap, I should simmer it right away and let it go flat (husbands are NOT to be trusted).
I have decided that I LOVE using stout in soap! It gives the soap a wonderful chocolatey color that makes it just look like you could dive in with a spoon!
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| This is not fudge... it really IS soap! |
So far, I've made 2 soaps with different stouts, one Oatmeal Stout and one Espresso Stout... and one soap with an IPA (India Pale Ale).... and I am addicted. Yes, I admit it. I will now join the 30,000 other people in the county in purchasing beer on the weekends.
The only difference, is that I won't be drinking mine. Ha! I'll be bathing in it, instead!
Can't get better than that, can it?? ;-)
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| Espresso Stout |
I'm totally loving this soaping with beer thing. Seriously, I have to hold myself back from licking the stick blender... they look and smell THAT good!
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| Watershed IPA |
So, even if you're not a beer drinker..... you can always be a beer bather! ;-)
Enjoy your summer! Cheers!
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