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I would give it a try, but haven't even seen it yet.

blaine, i think its fat soluble which doesnt go well with brewing. Think you need some kind of workaround (sure they exist). Tea is an interesting ingredient. Can see how it could an interesting flavor.

To respond to my own question, I was just in China and became enamored with Szechuan food. In particular, the Szechuan peppercorn. The peppercorn itself isn't very spicy (more on the order of a strong black peppercorn). However, it has a unique quality as the husk of the peppercorn causes a...

I suppose we all love to experiment which is why we are brewing beer in the first place. I've seen some recipes out there that were quite strange (pb&j beer, hot sauce beer, bacon beer (I've tried, not bad)). Some I could kind of understand and others I just couldn't. Question for a lighter...

Tomorrow is brew day for my Oud Bruin. This is my first one and using the NB kit with Roselare yeast pack. I've probably brewed 20 batches in my life and looking for a new challenge. Realize I have to make mistakes to learn, but would love to hear your insight regarding these beers to aid...

Calder thanks a lot for your insightful replies. Even though fruit is not neccesary, since I add it on at the end I may separate into two separate pots to see the impact on the taste. Thanks once again.

One additional question, I also saw that these beers are typically added to oak casks. I was considering adding oak chips before. Should I? What stage do you typically place them in (I've read secondary fermentation)? Thanks once again.

Hello, I'm new to the forum but not to brewing. I've recently become particularly interested in sour ales, and particularly Oud Bruin. I live in Manhattan, which limits my brewing potential (small stove, small apartment, no ability to brew lagers). I currently only have a glass carboy and...