20 Questions: Beer Edition!

[Reno_eNVy]

Grains of paradise

Boom, that's it.

See, not grain or nut-like

 

[PhelanKA7]

Boom, that's it.

See, not grain or nut-like

...

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Don't be fooled by the name "grain." It's a spice that's been used for centuries and misnomers will arise sometimes. One of the other common names is much more appropriate: "Seeds of Paradise." And when they're still in the pod (the fruit of the plant) it's often called "African Pepper."

It's in no way a grain or nut (or even close, for that matter) in either the biology world or the food world.

 

[PhelanKA7]

Don't be fooled by the name "grain." It's a spice that's been used for centuries and misnomers will arise sometimes. One of the other common names is much more appropriate: "Seeds of Paradise." And when they're still in the pod (the fruit of the plant) it's often called "African Pepper."

It's in no way a grain or nut (or even close, for that matter) in either the biology world or the food world.

That's why I stipulated "like." As in could it be considered like a grain or a nut but not actually be one?

 

[Qhrumphf]

grain or nut *like* is subjective. Seed as opposed to either grain or nut is valid in my book.

 

[Qhrumphf]

And garam masala is awesome. Best spice blend ever IMHO.

 

[PhelanKA7]

grain or nut *like* is subjective. Seed as opposed to either grain or nut is valid in my book.

Grains and nuts ARE seeds!

Edit: Nm. I misread what you wrote.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Grains and nuts ARE seeds!

Nope. Botany and nomenclature are odd beasts. For instance, raspberries and blackberries aren't actually berries... they're aggregate fruit. But you know what IS a berry? Jalapenos.



Also, "nuts" is not a concrete category. Most nuts are actually fruit.... however, peanuts are legumes (soy, clover, beans, alfalfa)



EDIT: Biological definitions --

Grain: a fruit characteristic of grasses (fruit... not seeds)

Nut: A dry one-seeded fruit which is indehiscent (i.e., it does not split open along a definite seam at maturity). Among the true nuts are the acorn, chestnut, hazelnut, beech, filbert, etc). Others that are not botanically true nuts are the peanut, cashew, coconut, litchi, pistachio, almond and the walnut.

Seed: A propagating organ formed in the sexual reproductive cycle of gymnosperms and angiosperms, consisting of a protective coat enclosing an embryo and food reserves.



These are definitions I found on biology websites but I can always rummage out my Plant Biology and Plant Physiology textbooks to confirm it.

 

[PhelanKA7]

Nope. Botany and nomenclature are odd beasts. For instance, raspberries and blackberries aren't actually berries... they're aggregate fruit. But you know what IS a berry? Jalapenos.

Also, "nuts" is not a concrete category. Most nuts are actually fruit.... however, peanuts are legumes (soy, clover, beans, alfalfa)

EDIT: Biological definitions --

Grain: a fruit characteristic of grasses (fruit... not seeds)

Nut: A dry one-seeded fruit which is indehiscent (i.e., it does not split open along a definite seam at maturity). Among the true nuts are the acorn, chestnut, hazelnut, beech, filbert, etc). Others that are not botanically true nuts are the peanut, cashew, coconut, litchi, pistachio, almond and the walnut.

Seed: A propagating organ formed in the sexual reproductive cycle of gymnosperms and angiosperms, consisting of a protective coat enclosing an embryo and food reserves.

These are definitions I found on biology websites but I can always rummage out my Plant Biology and Plant Physiology textbooks to confirm it.

I hate you so much right now.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I hate you so much right now.

Byaaaaay!

 

[bottlebomber]

I hate you so much right now.

Yeah but emjay is literally masturbating

 

[emjay]

Yeah but emjay is literally masturbating

Yeah, but I have my inspiration now. Ask away...

 

[PhelanKA7]

Is it a grain?

 

[emjay]

Is it a grain?

No.

BTW, grain of paradise is a seed that is similar in taste to white pepper (which is another seed). I wouldn't call it grain- or nut-like either, despite the name. Which is why I hadn't ruled it out. Regardless, it's better than the jerk who called rosemary a "spice" a while back

 

[Qhrumphf]

Lemme guess..........equipment?

 

[emjay]

Lemme guess..........equipment?

Nope

 

[PhelanKA7]

Ingredient?

 

[emjay]

Ingredient?

Yes

 

[BBL_Brewer]

Jizz?

 

[emjay]

Jizz?

No, I think you're the only one who likes that in your beer.

 

[PhelanKA7]

Is it a hop?

 

[BrewingViking]

Seed?

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Adds fermentables?

 

[emjay]

Is it a hop?

No.

Seed?

No.

Adds fermentables?

No.

 

[BBL_Brewer]

Well, you did say bottlebomber's post inspired your choice. And as far as I know, Stiffler is the only one who's tried that recipe.

Is it an herb?

 

[Qhrumphf]

micro-organism?

 

[emjay]

Well, you did say bottlebomber's post inspired your choice. And as far as I know, Stiffler is the only one who's tried that recipe.

Is it an herb?

No.

And I didn't mean that his post inspired me, but I was only kidding either way - not meant to be a clue!

micro-organism?

No.

 

[BrewingViking]

added only at boil?

 

[emjay]

added only at boil?

No. Quite the opposite.

 

[Qhrumphf]

is it added for flavor?

 

[emjay]

is it added for flavor?

Sometimes, I suppose. Don't put too much stock in this answer though as it'll likely just make things more confusing.

 

[BBL_Brewer]

Is it a fining?

 

[emjay]

Is it a fining?

No.

 

[heferly]

Does it fine?

 

[emjay]

edit

 

[heferly]

Damn, refresh...does it prime?

 

[BBL_Brewer]

Damn, refresh...does it prime?

Doesn't add fermentables.

 

[emjay]

Damn, refresh...does it prime?

Yes, although I've never heard of it being used for that reason.

 

[BBL_Brewer]

Co2?

 

[emjay]

Co2?

No.