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I think it was about 10 or 12 dried flowers (or calyxes, rather) for half a gallon. A bit strong IMHO, I'll probably do 1 flower/cup next time. It must depend on the flower type/source, because I've seen recipes that recommend a lot more.

Mixing-and-matching from this topic I tried a basic recipe of sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. I added maltodextrin for more body. But I forgot the lemon! :cross: It's pretty tasty except it has a rather yeasty flavor, more so than any other soda I've made so far. (I'm using...

Well, after sitting for a week it's a little better. Still has a bit of a funky aroma but not as bad. Flavor is good otherwise. Color and carbonation are great. Great head retention for a soda! I might dilute it more or use fewer flowers in the future. Also I think I'll add some yeast...

I bought a Mr. Beer kit recently but haven't used it for beer yet... having too much fun brewing sodas with yeast :D One of these days I'll start the pale ale starter brew! So far I made a ginger beer (good but way too much ginger), cream soda (nice), lime soda (bottle carbing now), and a...

I like hibiscus flower drinks (often called Agua de Jamaica in Hispanic markets); it's a similar flavor to Red Zinger herbal tea if you've ever had that. Dried flowers steeped for a few minutes + sweetener + ice + flat or carbonated water = yum. :D Anyway I've been trying to homebrew some...

I like Maltex Malta (made in Denmark) and would love to brew a clone of it. It has a super malty molasses flavor and a creamy head, (and probably a lot of added sugar).