dubbel dutch
Well-Known Member
As we all probably agree there is no substitute for hops in beer. But since hops are so expensive right now are there any kinds of herbs brewers like you are using to impart bitterness or flowery-hop flavor to your poorman's hopless brew?
I'm do not intend for this to be another thread discussing the shortage of hops nor arguing grounds for the opinion that only hops ought to be used if you want your beer to taste best.
I've heard of Alfalfa pellets, wormwood, heather, ti leaves, oak leaves, nettles, spruce tips "parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme" being used for beer flavor.
To quote Ted Danyluk, "herbs such as alecost, betony, dandelion, horehound, milk thistle, nettle, sage and yarrow can be used" as well. A link to his post here.
I'm interested in trying some unique recipes, or is it a vain and hopless pursuit?
I'm do not intend for this to be another thread discussing the shortage of hops nor arguing grounds for the opinion that only hops ought to be used if you want your beer to taste best.
I've heard of Alfalfa pellets, wormwood, heather, ti leaves, oak leaves, nettles, spruce tips "parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme" being used for beer flavor.
To quote Ted Danyluk, "herbs such as alecost, betony, dandelion, horehound, milk thistle, nettle, sage and yarrow can be used" as well. A link to his post here.
I'm interested in trying some unique recipes, or is it a vain and hopless pursuit?