Pecan Beer

[jmart84]

I'm going to try brewing a pecan brown ale soon and am not sure how to approach adding the pecan flavor. Any tips? Also, what is the best way to remove oils from pecans?? Thanks!

 

[BigEd]

what is the best way to remove oils from pecans?? Thanks!

By letting someone else do it and using a flavor extract. Nuts have plenty of two ingredients that you don't want in beer, fat and protein. There's no shame in using a flavor extract.

 

[TheAleRunner]

I've brewed several pecan ales. First you should toast the pecans and get as much of the oils out as possible. I add a pound to the mash and a pound after fermentation has finished. For an extra kick, soak the second pound in a bit of bourbon for a week in a large mason jar. It really brings about a pecan pie flavor to the beer.

 

[Drumminguy81]

I have used all natural extract. Works great. Add directly to keg. Start with just a little and add to taste. I very small amount goes a long way.