Wassail

Add the beer, sherry, apples, lemon zest, orange peel, cinnamon and cardamom into a pot and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, until the apples soften. Add brown sugar to taste (about 1/2 cup) and stir until dissolved, then remove from heat. Divide among 10 to 12 punch cups or mugs, garnishing each with freshly grated nutmeg and an apple slice. Reserve any remaining Wassail for use in a Wassail Sour.