Belgian Wit Question

[leotrace]

So a friend of mine and I found a solid recipe for a Belgian Wit, but we were skeptical about some of the spice additions. It called for 0.4 tsp of sweet orange peel ten minutes before the boil was up, but this seems rather small, as that would be equivalent to approximately one small piece. What amount would you guys recommend? Also, how much coriander? Should we strain it out after flameout or leave it in the fermenter?

 

[Revvy]

You're right, that sounds more like the measurment for corriander not for the orange peels. I don't have my wit recipes with me but iirc I use as a a minimum 1 ounce each or sweet and bitter in mine, I think I've even used twice that.

 

[lestershy]

I would agree that that isn't enough orange for a wit. As for the corriander, I've done it in the boil (last ten minutes) and strained the wort before transferring to the fermenter. Be careful not to use too much corriander though, it can take over.

 

[nilo]

I think 1/2oz coriander boiled for 10min is a good start. For dry orange peels, 1/2 to 1oz each bitter and sweet should be also a good starting point. Make a batch, then adjust to you taste in future batches.

 

[KYB]

My first I used 1oz Coriander and .5oz of Bitter Orange Peel. Turned out great, but a little too much coriander IMO (other people loved it). I dropped it to .5oz Coriander and it wasn't enough. Brewing one now with .75oz. I think it will be just right. I haven't tried using the sweet orange peel. I don't like my wits too sweet.

 

[theonetrueruss]

I use .5 oz both sweet and bitter and also .5 oz coriander. I was happy with it folks loved it.

 

[TheBrewinator]

Just started drinking the one I brewed about 5 weeks ago. As others have stated, 0.5 oz of crushed corriander seems to be a good level, not too strong, but its there. I only used 0.5 oz of bitter orange peel, after tasting it, I wish I would have used the full oz.