| Brewer's Garden Spices |
BITTER ORANGE PEEL
Used to provide the orange flavor in Belgian Wit Beers. Also called Curacao Orange Peel.
1 oz. $2.99
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| ELDERFLOWERS,
dried. They can be used on their own for making wine or can be added to elderberry wine to enhance flavor. On their own, they produce a wine compared to a muscatel. Hot elderflower tea, like chamomile, can make a soothing nightcap and is said to offer natural relief for the common cold. 2 oz. $5.25
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| HEATHER TIPS,
Imparts a pleasant aroma and smooth bitterness to beer. 2
oz. $4.25
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| LICORICE ROOT
Do not confuse the flavor of licorice with that of anise, which is not related and is quite different when tasted side by side. Licorice has been used for everything from cough remedies to ulcer cures. The root imparts a very characteristic flavor and is surprisingly sweet. 1 oz. $2.99
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| MUGWORT, dried. A popular additive to beers prior to the usage of hops. Used in Gruit Ales and Meads.
1 oz. $2.99
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| ROSE HIPS, dried. Used in wines, teas, specialty beer and confections, rose hips are a versatile fruit/herb. Rich in vitamin .
3 oz. $4.99
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| SWEET GALE
2 gm $2.00 Also called "Bog Myrtle," Sweet Gale is an excellent additin to a Gruit Ale or a holiday-spiced beer.
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| SWEET ORANGE PEEL
- 1 oz. $2.99 A great addition to Belgian beers, similar in taste to Grand Marnier.
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| WOODRUFF, dried.
1 oz. $2.99 The distinctive scent of fresh-cut hay and vanilla gives an exhilarating flavor to wines, punches and beer. Woodruff is considered by the FDA to be safe for use in alcoholic beverages but caution is advised for other internal uses.
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| WORMWOOD, dried
1 oz. $2.99 Wormwood can be used in mead or other tinctures.
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| CARDAMOM, dried.
1 oz. $2.99 Cardamom is a distinctive spice from the same family as ginger. Its flavor, which has been described as a "spicy cola", combines well with coriander, cumin and orange, and often all are used together in specialty Belgian and Holiday Style beer.
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| CINNAMON STICKS. Known principally as a flavoring for savory dishes in Asia and Africa and for its use in pastries and beverages, cinnamon has also found its way into recipes for spicy holiday ales and ciders, sodas, coffees and teas.
1 oz. $2.25
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| CORIANDER SEED. Coriander is widely used in holiday-spiced specialty and Belgian style beers.
1 oz. $2.25
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| ELDERBERRIES, dried. Elderberries add a distinct flavor to beer, wines, or meads. They also make an excellent port.
8 oz. $8.99
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| JUNIPER BERRIES, dried. Known as the primary flavoring herb in gin, Juniper Berries can be utilized in beer, wine, and mead making.
1 oz. $1.99
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| PARADISE SEEDS. Also called "Grains of paradise", "Guinea grains" and "Melegueta pepper", these small seeds look like cardamom but have a character all their own. The spice is native to West Africa and during medieval times was used to flavor food. It has also been used as a pepper substitute. While it does have a peppery zing, it also has notes of citrus and an "earthy" pine aroma.
2 gm. $1.99
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| STAR ANISE, dried. Used in specialty Belgian and holiday style beers, star anise has a flavor similar to licorice, yet is dramatically different when tasted side by side.
1 oz. $3.25
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| WINTERGREEN LEAVES, dried. Wintergreen leaves impart a fresh minty flavor that goes well in homemade root beer. Also imparts an interesting flavor in meads.
1 oz. $2.75
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| GINGER ROOT, dried. Imparts a spicy character into beer, soda, or mead. Delicious!
1 oz. $1.99
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| CACAO NIBS. When used at the end of a boil or in the fermenter, cacao nibs can impart a rich, chocolaty flavor into beer.
2 oz. $3.50
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| CHICORY ROOT, dried. Craft brewers use roasted chicory to add flavor to their stouts and other styles brewed with coffee and roasted malts.
1 oz. $1.99
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| LEMON PEEL, dried. Add dried lemon peel either at the end of your boil or in the secondary fermenter to give your beer a nice, fresh lemon aroma. Great for summer beers.
1 oz. $2.25
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| VANILLA BEANS, dried. A popular addition to stouts and porters. Works very well when added with cacao nibs in beer.
1 oz. $7.99
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| INDIAN SARSAPARILLA, dried. Use this spice to create a refreshing take on root beer. Also would be an interesting addition to a darker beer.
2 oz. $3.50
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| ALLSPICE POWDER. A great addition to any pumpkin or spiced beer.
1 oz. $1.99
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| LIME PEEL. Used as an accent, lime peel can give wheat or Belgian beers a nice citrus kick. Could even accent a not-so-acidic white wine well.
1 oz. $2.50
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