brad87us
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So I feel I am ready to take the leap into AG brewing and have been toying with an idea for a Winter Spiced recipe but I could use some experienced expertise.
My idea is to try to get the flavor of Gluhwein, a German mulled wine drink, in with a dark porter or stout. Gluhwein is a favorite holiday drink in my family and I want to get that same warming, bold taste in the beer. Since I am fairly new, my idea was to try to find a basic recipe and just tweak a bit to get the flavors in there. I feel like I have come up with a good flavor profile (listed below) but am not sure what to use as a base. Maybe a RIS, or robust porter?
Any thoughts on the matter would be great!
Gluhwein flavor profile:
Boil
Star annise, 1 pod, 15min
AllSpice, .2oz, 15 min
Cinnamon, 4 sticks, 15min
Cloves, 10 buds, 15 min
Sweet Orange Peel, 1oz, 15 min
Secondary
1 whole orange sliced (is this enough?)
Toying with the idea of Brandy or Bourbon soaked wood chips
My idea is to try to get the flavor of Gluhwein, a German mulled wine drink, in with a dark porter or stout. Gluhwein is a favorite holiday drink in my family and I want to get that same warming, bold taste in the beer. Since I am fairly new, my idea was to try to find a basic recipe and just tweak a bit to get the flavors in there. I feel like I have come up with a good flavor profile (listed below) but am not sure what to use as a base. Maybe a RIS, or robust porter?
Any thoughts on the matter would be great!
Gluhwein flavor profile:
Boil
Star annise, 1 pod, 15min
AllSpice, .2oz, 15 min
Cinnamon, 4 sticks, 15min
Cloves, 10 buds, 15 min
Sweet Orange Peel, 1oz, 15 min
Secondary
1 whole orange sliced (is this enough?)
Toying with the idea of Brandy or Bourbon soaked wood chips