Cherry Options...

[dakotabear]

I have got my first batch of cherry stout from Midwest in the primary.

From what I read (and have experienced with other cherry brews) the flavoring can produce a cough-syrup like taste.

Trying to avoid that, I'm thinking I will add some form of cherry to the secondary.

I'm wondering what the suggested options are (preserves, juice, fresh, frozen, other), and the methods of implementing them.

Thanks!

 

[JayInJersey]

I like Oregon Puree.
It's pasteurized and easy to find.


I do one can to my Dark Cherry Stouts.

 

[dakotabear]

How's the cherry flavor and aroma in yours?

 

[JayInJersey]

Aroma not so much but the cherry flavor was very very mild.

I might do like 1 1/2 next time.

 

[dakotabear]

Thanks for the input.... I like a mild flavor. I picked up a can at Midwest Supplies yesterday for $13. I love living 10 mins away from this place.

I think I'm gonna tinker a bit. put 1 can in the secondary, and bottle 1/2 of it, then add some of the extract, and bottle that.