I was wondering about making my own flavor extracts for chocolate, vanilla, various fruits and what not. As I understand it all extracts are is the aromatic compounds dissolved into a high purity alcohol such as vodka. Is this right and then if so how much vodka do I need to add to get a good extract and how long do I need to soak the solids in it? I would also think that having a sealed container with as much of the oxygen out of it would be best.
Is my thinking on this sound? If you have done this could you tell me how you did it.
I know I could go out and buy the stuff but I have all the stuff anyway and it allows me to have a more complete experience in making everything that goes into my beer.
Thanks in advance for all the help.
Is my thinking on this sound? If you have done this could you tell me how you did it.
I know I could go out and buy the stuff but I have all the stuff anyway and it allows me to have a more complete experience in making everything that goes into my beer.
Thanks in advance for all the help.