bergman1118
Well-Known Member
So I've come across some organic chicory root recently, and would really love to use it in a future batch of brew. My initial thoughts were to use it in some sort of a stout a la DFH, but I was wondering if there were any other styles where chicory might have some use.. also, I don't really know how to even use the stuff. I'm thinking the best thing might be to make up some "chicory tea" in my french press and dump it into secondary/ late primary, but then again I could add it during the boil (5 mins? 10 mins).. there's many options, as there always is in homebrewing.
So I guess I'm essentially asking for some suggestions. What styles would benefit from chicory besides a stout? And how much would be a good amount to use so as to avoid over powering the beer? I realize this isn't the most common of ingredients so many people may have no idea, but any suggestions would be great.
So I guess I'm essentially asking for some suggestions. What styles would benefit from chicory besides a stout? And how much would be a good amount to use so as to avoid over powering the beer? I realize this isn't the most common of ingredients so many people may have no idea, but any suggestions would be great.