This Homemade Honey Beer Mustard is sweet and tangy with whole mustard seeds, honey, brown sugar, and beer, perfect for sandwiches, pretzels, and more.

A jar of spicy Homemade Honey Beer Mustard with a serving spoon

Sweet & Tangy Honey Beer Mustard

If you’re looking for a mustard with bold flavor and just the right kick, this Homemade Honey Beer Mustard has just what you need.

Sweet, tangy, and with texture from whole mustard seeds, it’s perfect for slathering on sandwiches, serving with pretzels, or adding zip to your favorite dishes.

It's easy to make at home, plus I'll show you how you can make a spicy version if you prefer more of a kick, just the way I like it.

Let me show you how to make beer honey mustard.

Beer-Honey Mustard Ingredients

Brown Mustard Seeds.
Yellow Mustard Seeds.
Apple Cider Vinegar.
Beer. I used a pale ale, though you can use your favorites. Use water for a non-alcoholic alternative.
Brown Sugar.
Honey.
Salt. To taste.
Optional. 2-3 habanero peppers, chopped. For a spicy version.

How to Make Beer-Honey Mustard - The Recipe Method

To a large mixing bowl, add mustard seeds with cider and beer (or water). Mix well. Pour into a large jar and seal.

Set the jar in a dry place overnight to let the seeds absorb the liquid, at least 12 hours. You will notice the seeds grow larger, but the mixture still looks like mustard seeds floating in liquid.

Stir in the brown sugar, honey, salt, and optional chopped spicy chilies. Mix well.

Add to a food processor and process to your personal tastes. You can process only a little to keep most of the seeds, or go to town and really mix it together. I processed mine to about 80 percent, keeping a few seeds in there.

Set the mustard into a sterilized jar and serve! The flavors will keep developing as time goes by.

Enjoy!

A jar of spicy Homemade Honey Beer Mustard, ready to serve

Also see: How to make Homemade Mustard.

Recipe Tips & Notes

Want a Spicy Mustard? Add 2-3 chopped habanero peppers (or other chilies to your preference) to the mixture when adding the brown sugar and honey, then blend.
Best Beer for Homemade Mustard. I like a good pale ale for its balanced bitterness and depth, but you can experiment with stouts for richer, darker flavor, or wheat beers for a lighter, fruitier touch. Avoid overly hoppy or sweet beers, which can overpower the mustard. Use your favorite craft beer.
Want to Skip the Beer? No problem, use water instead and you'll still enjoy a delicious, bold mustard.
Mustard seeds can be used for more than only making mustard. They are great for toasting lightly and including in a number of recipes for a pop of flavor.

Uses for Homemade Mustard

This mustard is super versatile and add bold flavor to just about anything. Use it as a spread for sandwiches and burgers, a dip for pretzels or sausages, or swirl it into vinaigrettes and marinades for an extra punch.

It’s also great for glazing meats like pork or chicken, or mixing into deviled eggs and potato salad for a spicy-sweet twist.

I hope you love it.

Storage & Leftovers

Store your Homemade Honey Beer Mustard in a sealed, sterilized jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for several months, and the flavor will continue to develop and mellow over time.

For best taste, give it a few days before using. It's even better after it rests.

Cookbook Recommendation

If you enjoy spicy cooking, I hope you'll check out my cookbook! 75 easy recipes with big, bold flavor.

The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)

The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook - Fiery, No-Fuss Meals, by Michael Hultquist

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Try My Other Popular Homemade Mustard Recipes

Mike taking a spoonful of mustard from a jar of spicy Homemade Honey Beer Mustard

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Homemade Honey-Beer Mustard Recipe

This Homemade Honey Beer Mustard is sweet and tangy with whole mustard seeds, honey, brown sugar, and beer, perfect for sandwiches, pretzels, and more.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mustard

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 12 5

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Servings:

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4.75 from 12 votes

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Ingredients

¼ cup brown mustard seeds
1/3 cup yellow mustard seeds
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup beer I used a pale ale (sub in WATER for a zero-alcohol option)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
Salt to taste
2-3 chopped habanero peppers (or other spicy chilies) OPTIONAL. For spicy.

Instructions

To a large mixing bowl, add mustard seeds with cider and beer. Mix well. Pour into a large jar and seal.
Set the jar in a dry place overnight to let the seeds absorb the liquid, at least 12 hours. You will notice the seeds grow larger, but the mixture still looks like mustard seeds floating in liquid.
Stir in the brown sugar, honey and salt (and optional spicy chilies). Mix well.
Add to a food processor and process to your personal tastes. You can process only a little to keep most of the seeds, or go to town and really mix it together. I processed mine to about 80 percent, keeping a few seeds in there.
Set the mustard into a sterilized jar and serve! The flavors will keep developing as time goes by.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 222kcal Carbohydrates: 28g Protein: 6g Fat: 8g Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 220mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 22g Vitamin C: 1.7mg Calcium: 76mg Iron: 2.4mg

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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 5/21/25 to include new photos and information. It was originally published on 7/10/15.

Homemade Honey Beer Mustard