blairellis
Member
At what point in the brewing process do I throw in the spices like Allspice, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Ginger, etc?
I just brewed a pumpkin ale and put a spice tea into my primary after about a week. Didn't use any in the boil.
I did the same (after 4 days) due to the recipe I was using. I cant say I'd do it again, even though the brew is fine and now bottled. I'd at least boil it for a few min
What didn't you like about it? I was basing my technique (but not the recipe itself) on Thunderstruck and it suggested using this method. I have yet to try mine, it needs about another week or two in the bottle. I boiled my water, added the spices and then let it simmer for about 10 min, then cooled and added.
I like everything about the brew. I didn't like worrying for 3 weeks that it would be infected. I feel I got lucky, but I'd boil (at least quickly) the add-ins prior adding them to the fermentor again.
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