I'm planning an ale for my wedding and want to involve pine and or spruce and heather. My base beer will be something like an 80 shilling although perhaps without as strong roasted flavours.
I know that the pine and heather are normally used in the boil for such beers but I have some questionswhich I hope you guys can help with:
1. Can either or both these ingredients be used as a dry hop? If so do they need sterilising?
2. Would it be advisable to use both the pine and heather in the same beer? Will the pine be to strong for the heather?
3. Does the pine actually impart IBU? If not, are actual hops a requirement? And should the pine be fresh or dried?
I'd also be keen to hear of any experiences you have had using these ingredients.
Many thanks.
I know that the pine and heather are normally used in the boil for such beers but I have some questionswhich I hope you guys can help with:
1. Can either or both these ingredients be used as a dry hop? If so do they need sterilising?
2. Would it be advisable to use both the pine and heather in the same beer? Will the pine be to strong for the heather?
3. Does the pine actually impart IBU? If not, are actual hops a requirement? And should the pine be fresh or dried?
I'd also be keen to hear of any experiences you have had using these ingredients.
Many thanks.
