Teach Soap

Looking to make a beer soap using a local beer....any suggestions for a good beer fragrance?? (This q is mostly directed to those who use one and like it.)

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- Stacey -

Anyone's life truly consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit. - Lillie Langtry

BB Cedar & Saffron. Love it love it love it. I did a local Seattle microbrewery ale and it smells amazing. It moves quickly, so I used the 1 Tbsp of soy lethicin per pound of oil trick that Irena said to try and that worked like a charm. I didn't try any swirls, and it did start to move, but it did fine.

For your beer lye - use a container that is at least twice the size you normally use. It will volcano up even if all the alcohol is out of it. I boiled the ale for about an hour then left it sit overnight, and I'm glad I read a tip on the container because it was still a shock even though none went over the top.

Have fun!

I also love BB's Cedar & Saffron - it's so unique! I really like BB's Oatmeal Stout FO and use it for my beer soaps.

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Linda
I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they sure have some great ideas!

I use BB's pumpkin lager fo and a micro brew lager (I also add pumpkin into my batch). I have not had issues w/ volcanoes, nor do I use a larger pot than normal. I open my beer and let it sit for several days prior to making soap, then when it is good and flat I freeze it. I make a slurry (just like when I make a milk soap) when mixing my lye bath. This is what has worked for me.

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Tammy

Oatmeal Stout is a winner. Both men and women really like it.

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Linda

I learn so much when I can't leave well enough alone!

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- Stacey -

Anyone's life truly consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit. - Lillie Langtry