Spice tincture for per-pint dosing... advice needed

[HausBrauerei_Harvey]

I brewed a belgian holday ale this past weekend. I skipped adding any spices to the wort and have the idea to make a concentrated tincture with some anise and mulling spices, then I could just add a few drops to the glass if i'm looking for the spiced version.

i'm just curious if anyone has done this in a past and has any input/advice.

Can I boil the spices or must I only steep them in hot water? Either way I figure I could then just simmer to concentrate the flavors to the point I have something I just use an eye-dropper and add a squirt to a glass I want to be the 'spiced version'.

 

[cmac62]

I have used spirits (vodka, gin, whiskey) to do tinctures in the past and they can get very concentrated. You may want to try about a cup of the spirit of you choice with three or four anise stars and whatever else you want to use and leave it in there for a few weeks shaking it whenever you see it and I think you will be amazed at the amount of flavor this will impart to the spirit. You may even like it enough to drink without the beer. I hope this is helpful.

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