I posted this in the beginners section but its been a day and I havent gotten a reply so maybe I'll have some luck here. Does the bitterness from orange peels act the same way as hops and dissipate over time, or does it stick around for a longer time?
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Well, the only beer I've used orange peel in is a Belgian Witbier. It contributes bitter, but its a different type of bitter than hops. For me, the orange peel bitter doesn't stick out - its hard to identify is one way to put it. So, I guess the answer for me is no, because its not really upfront when the beer is young, like hops are.
What are you thinking of brewing with those orange peels?
What are you thinking of brewing with those orange peels?
cheschire
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I have already brewed a wheat with orange peel and coriander and I personally think the orange peel gave the perfect amount of bitterness. I didnt use any bittering hops and Im hoping the bitterness stays around if I age it for a while.
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