Hi gang! I ordered a neat spiced winter ale from morebeer.com and it comes with some great spices, which are described as subtle,not overpowering. However, my buddies and I live in new england and we don't exactly do "subtle" when it comes to our winter brews. In fact, when we get a winter warmer and the spices don't reach out of the glass and punch us in the face, we are underwhelmed and disappointed. So, what I want do is double or possibly even triple (thats right,I said triple!) Those spices. I also plan on adding nutmeg the mix. Here is the kit....
http://morebeer.com/view_product/18413//Holiday_Christmas_Ale_-_Extract_Beer_Kit_
So my question, to the experienced brewers that appreciate a heavy spice bag, is this....
Would doubling or tripling the spices accomplish what I want (a strong spice aroma and flavor without compromising the integrity of the beer), or am I headed for disaster? Also, are regular household spices OK to use? Is there anything I should do to prepare them, such as soaking them in vodka or boiling them? I want a powerfully spiced beer, but more importantly, I want GREAT beer!
I thank you in advance for your help!
http://morebeer.com/view_product/18413//Holiday_Christmas_Ale_-_Extract_Beer_Kit_
So my question, to the experienced brewers that appreciate a heavy spice bag, is this....
Would doubling or tripling the spices accomplish what I want (a strong spice aroma and flavor without compromising the integrity of the beer), or am I headed for disaster? Also, are regular household spices OK to use? Is there anything I should do to prepare them, such as soaking them in vodka or boiling them? I want a powerfully spiced beer, but more importantly, I want GREAT beer!
I thank you in advance for your help!