Dandelions in brewing

[tvissoc]

Spring has sprung in Ohio and that got me thinking about dandelions. Anyone ever use dandelions in experimental brewing (beer, not wine)? Right now, I'm an extract brewer but I could probably pull off a small batch (BIAB) and try some historical bittering plants like dandelion. At the end of the day, if there is alcohol in it, I'll drink it. Found this thread online: https://shebrewsgoodale.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/brewing-with-dandelions/

 

[k-moe]

Brooklyn Brew Shop has a dandelion kit on offer for the spring. Looking at the kit description it's a wheat beer.

 

[unionrdr]

Or maybe a blonde...even a saison? When I used them in wine, I used the flowers with the green parts removed. They add slightly to the color too.