Blueberry Ale...

[timm747]

I have an IPA in the secondary and just brewed "Hank's Hefeweizen" from Midwest. I got the blueberry extract and plan on putting it into the secondary with the Hank's next week. should I only do the 2 oz of extract in the secondary that it calls for? Also, if I want to add blueberry's while drinking, is there a recipe around to cook them or make them more of a sugary/syrupy flavored taste?

Just wondering the best way to go about this.

Thanks!

Tim

 

[jigidyjim]

I've never used blueberry extract, but I used hazelnut extract once. The recipe said to use 1 oz, but that it was ok to use all 2 oz if you want a very strong taste. I used about 1.5 and thought it was very strong - next time I'd probably go down towards 1 a bit (it was a crowd pleaser though...)

I have no idea if the blueberry extract is similar in strength, but I guess the point is i'd follow the recipe the first time, and then adjust to your tastes the second time

 

[timm747]

Thanks Jim!!!

 

[mrdonbonjovi]

I have an IPA in the secondary and just brewed "Hank's Hefeweizen" from Midwest. I got the blueberry extract and plan on putting it into the secondary with the Hank's next week. should I only do the 2 oz of extract in the secondary that it calls for? Also, if I want to add blueberry's while drinking, is there a recipe around to cook them or make them more of a sugary/syrupy flavored taste?

Just wondering the best way to go about this.

Thanks!

Tim

The local bar here just adds fresh blueberries to the Rorbach's BB Ale. I like it.

 

[kanderna]

I added 2 oz. of extract during bottling on my Blueberry Blonde (based on some instructions found somewhere in the forums). Sample tasted great, but haven't had a chance to taste the final product yet.

Can't speak to the part of your question about adding blueberries.

 

[david_42]

Look around for some blueberry pancake syrup and drizzle some around the rim of the glass before pouring the beer. Works great.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

OP, what yeast did you use? If you used a Hefe yeast, and if you fermented fairly warm, the esters will overpower the blueberry.

I use a neutral ale yeast for my fruit wheats, like US-05.