Aclay
Well-Known Member
Ok so here is my idea for my next brew. A root beer. I know, I know you're thinking why would you want to use root beer extract to brew. I don't! I want to find the sassparilla and do a brown ale.
However, I know sasparillia is not the only flavoring in Root beer. What are the other spices/flavors/adjuncts/ect. that I could use to get it closer to the "root" beer flavor? This is one beer that I haven't found any recipes to.
I have to find a good brown ale recipe and tweak it, but that part won't be so hard. It'll be the spices that will be hard.
When should they be added? Anyone have any ideas as to what should be added to the secondary? Would brewing licorice be good? I think this will be a project that will take a few batches to perfect.
Thank you.
However, I know sasparillia is not the only flavoring in Root beer. What are the other spices/flavors/adjuncts/ect. that I could use to get it closer to the "root" beer flavor? This is one beer that I haven't found any recipes to.
I have to find a good brown ale recipe and tweak it, but that part won't be so hard. It'll be the spices that will be hard.
When should they be added? Anyone have any ideas as to what should be added to the secondary? Would brewing licorice be good? I think this will be a project that will take a few batches to perfect.
Thank you.