Beerthoven
Well-Known Member
I'm brewing my 2008 Christmas ale in the next two weeks or so and I'm trying to decide on the spice mix.
Can anyone recommend a spice mix that they have used and liked in a Holiday ale?
I'm considering these two options, but I'm open to suggestions:
Option 1:
1/2 tsp Cinnamon (ground, dry)
1/2 tsp grated fresh Ginger
1/8 tsp Nutmeg (ground, dry)
1/8 tsp Allspice (ground, dry)
Option 2:
3/4 tsp Cinnamon (ground, dry)
1/2 tsp grated fresh Ginger
1/8 tsp Clove (ground, dry)
1oz Sweet Orange Peel
FWIW, the base beer is an English Old Ale (13# Maris Otter, 0.5# Crystal 60, 0.25# Crystal 120, 3oz Black Patent, 17AAU of Warrior at 60 mins, mash@152, OG = 1.081, 5.5 gallons)
Can anyone recommend a spice mix that they have used and liked in a Holiday ale?
I'm considering these two options, but I'm open to suggestions:
Option 1:
1/2 tsp Cinnamon (ground, dry)
1/2 tsp grated fresh Ginger
1/8 tsp Nutmeg (ground, dry)
1/8 tsp Allspice (ground, dry)
Option 2:
3/4 tsp Cinnamon (ground, dry)
1/2 tsp grated fresh Ginger
1/8 tsp Clove (ground, dry)
1oz Sweet Orange Peel
FWIW, the base beer is an English Old Ale (13# Maris Otter, 0.5# Crystal 60, 0.25# Crystal 120, 3oz Black Patent, 17AAU of Warrior at 60 mins, mash@152, OG = 1.081, 5.5 gallons)