enohcs
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I want to dry hop with something that will give a strong pine aroma. Anyone have suggestions?
Simcoe also has a rep. for pine, but it also has a rep for cat pee...
you should use fresh spruce tips if you're going to introduce actual pine material
Homercidal said:I've heard Chinook, but I haven't managed to get a very piney beer myself yet. I'd love to be able to do this.
Simcoe also has a rep. for pine, but it also has a rep for cat pee...
What about dry hopping with juniper berries or actual pine for the pine aroma?
Yes spruce tips are good but you need spring growth new needles, because the firm, dark green ones are toxic. There are spruce tip oil extracts for purchase, if that's your thing.
In case you hadn't seen it before, there are commercial examples of beers that using spruce tips as a bittering and aroma agent. A good example is Alaskan Brewing company's Winter Ale: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/429/1768
Not trying to start an argument, but most species of pine have been used to make tea for centuries. There are poisonous conifers, like Yew and some others, but in general pines are safe for brewing with and for making tea from simply by steeping the needles in hot water.
Most people use new growth not because it's safe, but because its flavor is considered better in a beer.
Now drinking a LOT of pine tea might not be good for you, but they are a good source of vitamin C and Vitamin A and are safe for occasional consumption.
This is one of those beers that I've been wanting to do for a long time and just never got around to it.
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