I have read a few posts that mantion people using fresh fruit, and fruit juice to sweeten and improve beer flavour. Any suggestions on that and also would you use a portion of juice in place of water or just fresh fruit. Thanks guys!
Beer kits and fruit/fruit juice
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JoyousRuction
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I have used fresh fruit in the past with good success. Typically the goal is to add a particular flavour to the beer. Adding fruit should not impact beer sweetness, as the sugar in fruit is fermentable, and you need to add non-fermentable sugar to increase sweetness.
To add fruit, heat fruit in a little water to 160 fahrenheit and allow to cool in a closed container. Add to fermenter once cool. Heating to 160 should kill all the microbes, and not affect flavour too much.
To add fruit, heat fruit in a little water to 160 fahrenheit and allow to cool in a closed container. Add to fermenter once cool. Heating to 160 should kill all the microbes, and not affect flavour too much.
This link should help if you want to add fruit.
Organic Home Brewing Tips: Adding fruit To Beer or Mead
Organic Home Brewing Tips: Adding fruit To Beer or Mead
