Florida WTB Spruce Tips

[Amadeo38]

Hey everyone,

I’ve been wanting to make a spruce tip brew for quite a while now, but living in the wrong region makes this tough. I know sites sell them for exorbitant prices, but many are even sold out. Now is the time of year to harvest.

Would anyone who has access to spruce tips be willing to harvest 8oz to ship to me in a simple yellow envelope? If so, please let me know what price you think would be fair!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Anmetcalf]

Did you find any yet? If not I'll see what I can do.

 

[Amadeo38]

Nope. I’m on the mailing list for a website that sells them and is supposed to be harvesting right now, but haven’t heard from them.

Thanks so much!

 

[AWH]

I don’t know much about using these in beer but I have a spruce on my property that smells like a perfect NEIPA when I mow around it. I’ve also harvested some juniper berries for a small gin maker from our property if you can use those. Let me know if I can help.

QUOTE="Amadeo38, post: 8596308, member: 202117"]Hey everyone,

I’ve been wanting to make a spruce tip brew for quite a while now, but living in the wrong region makes this tough. I know sites sell them for exorbitant prices, but many are even sold out. Now is the time of year to harvest.

Would anyone who has access to spruce tips be willing to harvest 8oz to ship to me in a simple yellow envelope? If so, please let me know what price you think would be fair!

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

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[Amadeo38]

Yes, spruce used to be utilized as a substitute for hops traditionally, so it works quite well in beer. I plan to make a strong Christmas ale with it as soon as I can get some, to let it start aging until December.

I’m allergic to Gin, which I’d imagine is because of the Juniper, but thank you for the offer!

 

[Amadeo38]

These are what the tips look like, just for reference when harvesting

 

[AWH]

Yes, spruce used to be utilized as a substitute for hops traditionally, so it works quite well in beer. I plan to make a strong Christmas ale with it as soon as I can get some, to let it start aging until December.

I’m allergic to Gin, which I’d imagine is because of the Juniper, but thank you for the offer!

Email me your info at [email protected] and I’ll check out the spruce tomorrow.

 

[Amadeo38]

Still looking! Thanks to @AWH for taking a look.

@Anmetcalf - any luck?

 

[AkTom]

Send me a message/reminder in a couple of days. Maybe they’ll be open then.

 

[AkTom]

Or a tree in the back looks ready. Let me know if you’re still looking for them.

 

[Amadeo38]

Those look great - PM sent!

 

[Anmetcalf]

I looked last night and my trees are about 3-4 days out from being ready. When they are ready I'll see if you have acquired any than.

Nope. I’m on the mailing list for a website that sells them and is supposed to be harvesting right now, but haven’t heard from them.

Thanks so much!

 

[Amadeo38]

I looked last night and my trees are about 3-4 days out from being ready. When they are ready I'll see if you have acquired any than.

Thanks! AKTom has boxed some up and is sending them to me from Alaska soon!