I have a pretty simple question here, hopefully someone can help me with.
I've noticed that on most of the extract kits, the directions normally recommend adding spices and other flavoring ingredients during the last 15 minutes of the boil.
Would adding them earlier in the boil add more flavor though? Or is it better just to add a higher quantity of the ingredients at the recommended last 15 minutes of the boil?
I ask because boiling the bittering hops for the entire hour long boil seems to work fine...why don't we add the spices for the entire hour?
I've noticed that on most of the extract kits, the directions normally recommend adding spices and other flavoring ingredients during the last 15 minutes of the boil.
Would adding them earlier in the boil add more flavor though? Or is it better just to add a higher quantity of the ingredients at the recommended last 15 minutes of the boil?
I ask because boiling the bittering hops for the entire hour long boil seems to work fine...why don't we add the spices for the entire hour?