BlueHouseBrewhaus
Well-Known Member
I'm getting ready to brew my summer lager loosely based on Kona Longboard. Last year I tried adding real pineapple to secondary. I ended up with a load of trub, considerably less beer and zero pineapple flavor. So this year I am trying pure pineapple extract and looking for some guidance.
I am leaning toward adding it in the bottling bucket rather than the fermenter but I don't have a feel for how much. Everyone always says add a little at a time until you get the flavor you want but I have had mixed results with that approach with other flavors. What tastes good in the bottling bucket is not always the same flavor in the finished brew.
Has anyone tried this? I haven't found a lot of info on using pineapple extract. I am thinking about using 2 oz. Just looking for a hint of pineapple.
I am leaning toward adding it in the bottling bucket rather than the fermenter but I don't have a feel for how much. Everyone always says add a little at a time until you get the flavor you want but I have had mixed results with that approach with other flavors. What tastes good in the bottling bucket is not always the same flavor in the finished brew.
Has anyone tried this? I haven't found a lot of info on using pineapple extract. I am thinking about using 2 oz. Just looking for a hint of pineapple.