I've brewed the AHS Holiday Ale all-grain kit and after a week of primary I just took some samples. It's nice but a little bland (for my taste) on the spice notes at this point and also a touch dry. To kick it up a notch in secondary would you a) add a cinnamon stick (or maybe half if one whole stick is excessive) and a few whole cloves, or b) just leave it alone?
Also, read where someone added a half-gallon of apple cider to secondary. Would this maybe get me closer to what I'm looking for and add a touch of sweetness?
Also, read where someone added a half-gallon of apple cider to secondary. Would this maybe get me closer to what I'm looking for and add a touch of sweetness?