Using beer as your liquid

[eyeroll]

Is there any beer that is better to make soap with than another?

Yes. The kind of beer you don't like to drink.

 

[hmlove1218]

So has anyone tried flavored beer? Like the new mango-ritas or strawbe-ritas?

 

[Krazekelly]

I've used Blueberry beer. It turned green when I added the lye and then to amber. Soap ended up a light beige color. It was very interesting to watch. Lol.

 

[jenfrat]

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These pictures would give my husband WAY too many ideas!!!

 

[hmlove1218]

I've used Blueberry beer. It turned green when I added the lye and then to amber. Soap ended up a light beige color. It was very interesting to watch. Lol.

I'll have to try it with the mango-ritas I have saved up then lol.

 

[franklinstreetsoapco]

I used to make beer soap for parallel 49 here in vancouver. The easiest way to get rid of carbonation is to pour it through a coffee filter once or twice. Mine tended to volcano a tiny bit, but if you pour the lye in slowly then you should be safe.



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[doriettefarm]

For comparison purposes, here's a pic of my latest beer soap just after pouring and then after cutting. Beer was a dark amber color and I added indigo powder just to see how it would turn out. Didn't expect green but it is what it is . . . next time I will use a lighter beer when adding colors.

 

[sososo]

beer adds lather to your soap, due to the sugars and carbs found in it. some say it has conditioning properties as well. for me i find it adds to the lather , hard to say about condition properties since i SF at 7%.
be sure to get the carbonation out of the beer and the alcohol as well

What if the alcohol is not removed?

 

[Lion Of Judah]

What if the alcohol is not removed?

removing alcohol from beer seems to be a choice, some consider it drying to the skin , and the alcohol may react just like if you use a FO that has a alcohol base in it , it can speed up trace, cause seizing, or ricing. what is consistent is the removing of carbon/ making that beer flat.

(good to see you sososo)

 

[betsbird]

Thanks everyone! Pink Cupcake, I learned the hard way about the nasty mold at room temps. Was going to make the soap and when I checked on the beer it had a growth of nasty floating on top! Have to pick up some more beer. Right now I have the red wine to make wine soap.

 

[BabyPickles106]

Has anyone tried home brewed wine. I have several bottles an uncle gave me. It was way to sweet to drink but is a beautiful burgundy color.

 

[betsbird]

I haven't tried wine yet but I am saving all the red wine I have opened and not drank for soap making! Even have some already cooked down in the fridge ready to go!.

 

[seven]

wine soaps are nothing but label appeal to me. i've not seen and feel anything special from them. i would rather drink the wine.

 

[AustinStraight]

If the wine is way too sweet to drink, I'd be wary of overheating. Lots of sugar can do that.

 

[Ellacho]

For both beer and wine, I first burn off the alcohol by simmer them on the stove. Once cooled off, I put them in the freezer until I am ready to make the soap. They move fast due to the sugar content, so I get everything ready(mold & scent) when I am making alcohol soaps. Though beer soap will keep its own color(beige/tan) but the wine will lose burgundy color to tan for over a period of time.

 

[BabyPickles106]

Thanks all for the information. I haven't tried any alcohol in soap yet. Trying to learn all the possibilities first.