All information about Harry Potter's Butterbeer + Non-Alcoholic Butterbeer Recipe
Everyone knows it and everyone has probably asked themselves what it tastes like: Butterbeer !
The famous drink from the Harry Potter universe is an eternal mystery for some fans. There is no official recipe and if there is, you can only try it during the Harry Potter Studio Tour or at Universal Studios .
In this blog article you will finally find all the answers to your questions about butterbeer and on top of that there is a delicious and non-alcoholic butterbeer recipe !
Which drink is very popular in the Harry Potter universe?
Anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films knows exactly which drink is an absolute must: butterbeer. It is served hot or cold and was first mentioned in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban".
What does butterbeer taste like?
In the Harry Potter books, there are no details about how butterbeer is prepared. One can only assume that it is non-alcoholic, since underage Hogwarts students are allowed to drink it without any problems. JK Rowling herself stated that she imagines the taste of butterbeer to be a not too sweet, creamy caramel candy with a hint of vanilla.
Where can I get butterbeer?
The "official" butterbeer is available in the Harry Potter Studios in England and in the Universal Studios Orlando, Hollywood and Osaka theme parks. If you like sugary drinks, then this is the place for you, but - as mentioned above - it doesn't really have anything to do with the butterbeer from the books.
You can also order butterbeer online in bottles. These are usually chilled and then drunk.
The great thing about the Harry Potter community is that it is so creative! There are loads of recipes out there that you can use to easily make butterbeer yourself. Whether with or without alcohol, sweet or creamy, cold or warm - there is something for everyone with the butterbeer recipe selection. You can also find a delicious, non-alcoholic butterbeer recipe in this blog article!
Does butterbeer contain alcohol?
One can only assume that the butterbeer from the wizarding world contains no or very little alcohol. The drink is very popular among Hogwarts students, who are only between 11 and 18 years old.
In our Muggle world there are both variants, the non-alcoholic and the alcoholic butterbeer recipes.
Non-Alcoholic Butterbeer Recipe
This recipe is also not official and you might ask yourself: Where is the butter? Butter is made from milk, so you can half imagine the butter. The non-alcoholic beer is definitely included and the advantage of the butter beer recipe is that it is simple and delicious!
Ingredients
| 500 ml | Milk |
| 100 ml | cream |
| 1 Pk | vanilla sugar |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 250 ml | malt beer |
Preparation Butterbeer Recipe
Put the milk and cream in a saucepan. Add the cinnamon and vanilla sugar and heat until it boils. Stir frequently because it tends to burn.
Then remove from the heat and add the malt beer. Taste and add cinnamon and sugar if necessary. If so, put it back on the heat so that the ingredients combine better.
Finally, pour into glasses and garnish with homemade cream or whipped cream and cinnamon.
Imaginary drink from childhood
The advantage of the butterbeer recipe is that it is very easy to make and you don't need any complicated ingredients.
Homemade butterbeer is also perfect for the cold season. It makes you want to get your favorite Harry Potter book off the bookshelf and immerse yourself in the world of Hogwarts.
I hope you have fun brewing butterbeer!
Francy
