Unusual bittering spices. Frankincense and Myrrh?

[Chadwick]

I'm not trying to create any conflict here. I know that Frankincense and Myrrh are sacred to some sects of people. Regardless, they do have some nice aromatic bittering properties to them. And as a result I'm finding myself curious in how they may imbue their magic in an Ale. Furthermore, they do have some medicinal properties that may also be of some interest. They are antiseptic, much like hops.

Has anyone ever in the known history of brewing ever tried using Frankincense or Myrrh as an ingredient in beer?

 

[Teromous]

Just did a quick Google search and came up with Gift of the Magi. I've never tried it though.

 

[daksin]

Not at all familiar with those, but the most aromatic thing I've used in beer was lavender. I used a reasonable amount and have discovered that the trick is NOT to heat it. I threw it in at flameout and it gave a lovely fabric-softener grandma's soap flavor. If you're going to use them, I would use them post-fermentation.