So I'm pretty much brand new to brewing, have my first batch (Northern Brewer ESB) ready to bottle this week. I just picked up Brewers Best Oatmeal Stout kit and plan to brew it this weekend. I'd like to add something to give it a Christmas Ale bend but am not sure what/how much to add or when.
My initial thoughts are to use cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and a bit of orange peel. Would this be an ok spice mix? If so any clues on amounts? Should I add at the end of the boil, add to a secondary fermentation, or some other time?
My initial thoughts are to use cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and a bit of orange peel. Would this be an ok spice mix? If so any clues on amounts? Should I add at the end of the boil, add to a secondary fermentation, or some other time?