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It is a brown ale base.

I don't know if this is old knowledge, but the date on the article is today, and I couldn't find a similar post. This is pretty exciting news. Enjoy... If the inserted link doesn't work: http://news.asiaone.com/news/soshiok/german-growers-push-craft-beer-market-new-hops :mug:

I wouldn't add more vanilla...just let it age a month or so. As it ages, the orange and ginger calm down and it leaves a nice vanilla flavor.

I made this recipe. I did a quick sample of the ale before adding the tea, and it was delicious as-is. With the spices, it is a great Holiday beer. I may remake it just for the ale, but I will make this again next Christmas as well. Thanks a lot for sharing!