In Belgian Wit (attemps at blue moon)

[Brad]

In everyones attempt to brew a Belgian Wit (Blue moon) has anyone ever added sweet orange peel to the secondary to bring out more of that blue moon taste? If so how long and how much for a five gallon batch? I am brewing Midwest supplies belgian wit extract kit and when I took my gravity reading took a sample it just does not seem orangie enough like blue moon?

 

[Nanobru]

try zesting an orange, then adding to secondary

 

[mosquitocontrol]

I did sweet orange peel the last time. Smelled wonderful. I expect it would turn out good as I had used bitter orange peel in the past. Never got to taste it as I accidentally spilled the entire batch trying to aerate it. I will definitely try again when I have a chance though.

1.50 or so for the orange peel sure beats zesting 3-4 oranges IMHO.

 

[Tinga]

just made a batch this weekend and i used sweet orange peel in the boil and then put 3lbs of peel and fruit in secondary. She's bubbling away.

 

[robtotten]

I just want to say... THAT SUCKS!

I did sweet orange peel the last time. Smelled wonderful. I expect it would turn out good as I had used bitter orange peel in the past. Never got to taste it as I accidentally spilled the entire batch trying to aerate it. I will definitely try again when I have a chance though.

1.50 or so for the orange peel sure beats zesting 3-4 oranges IMHO.

 

[Nanobru]

By zesting (which does suck), you gain the advantage of the citrus oils without the bitter pith (white part).