Apricot Extract

[LongDog]

Hi,

So I am pretty new to brewing. My swmbo seems to be gaining a little interest in it too, which is great. I decided to brew a batch just for her, since I have been brewing IPAs, which she doesn't like.

It old her to pick a recipe and she picked this one.

http://beersmithrecipes.com/viewrecipe/195/itstoohots-apa

It calls for 6.5oz of apricot extract! That sounds like overkill, even for a beer intended to be a gateway beer for my wife.

Should I go with the whole amount? Should I just add one 4oz bottle? Some advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LongDog]

Bump

 

[kaconga]

Add it at bottling and gently stir it in. Taste and add more if she wants. Everytime you add more add a smaller amount and you can dial it in. I do this with hazelnut extract with great success. Also works well with lactose additions.

 

[cheesehed007]

I have not done apricot but I did a blueberry using extract. I added 3oz to the bottling bucket. I tasted as I added. Ended up a little heavy on the flavor, but still a good beer. Cheers!