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danorocks17 · 03-13-2009, 01:58 AM

Has anyone ever brewed with Agave Syrup before? I have a specialty grocery store that sells the stuff pretty cheap and it sounds like an interesting ingredient to mess around with. I was thinking about doing a pale ale with the stuff for a summer brew. Any thoughts?

TexasSpartan · 03-13-2009, 02:52 AM

Austin Homebrew is selling a kit that uses agave. No idea if it's any good.

SkewedBrewing · 03-13-2009, 04:47 AM

I don't see why it would be a bad thing to experiment with. If they use it to make tequila you can use it in beer...

Three Sheets: Mexico

**PintOfBitter** · 03-13-2009, 04:50 AM

I've used it. I thought it was a waste of money. AHB has only the light variety, and it has no flavor. You'll get a lightened body and that's it.

I did see, at WalMart of all places, some amber colored agave nectar on the aisle with the sugar. That might be worth a try.

RICLARK · 03-13-2009, 05:19 AM

I think if you want the flavor you need Agave Nectar. Which I don't know where to get. I also think that regular agave syrup has the same effects as honey, drying the beer out and raising the gravity.

Cpt_Kirks · 03-13-2009, 01:50 PM

Throw in some lime peel and you will have "Tequiza".

obezyana1 · 03-13-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpt_Kirks

Throw in some lime peel and you will have "Tequiza".

Just what I was thinking.

SkewedBrewing · 03-14-2009, 12:53 AM

On that episode of Three Sheets I posted he tastes straight agave and it is flavorless. Its only after they roast the harvested stuff that the sugars/flavors come out.

Is the stuff at the store made from the roasted agave? Or is it clear. Because then I bet it will be flavorless.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpt_Kirks

Throw in some lime peel and you will have "Tequiza".

Thats a good idea...

danorocks17 · 03-14-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SkewedAle

On that episode of Three Sheets I posted he tastes straight agave and it is flavorless. Its only after they roast the harvested stuff that the sugars/flavors come out.

Is the stuff at the store made from the roasted agave? Or is it clear. Because then I bet it will be flavorless.

Thats a good idea...

I dont think it's from roasted agave, it looks like light honey almost. I actually tried a little bit at the store, it has a mild flavor, really sweet, but I only tired a little.

friday · 05-29-2009, 03:19 AM

Hello every one this is my first post on this forum.
Ive used agave necter in a ginger lager before, one quart in a 6 gallon batch.
Basicly take a honey pale recipie that looks good to you and substitute. Its pretty good and all my friends that have tried that beer like it. I will be useing it agian.