Spices

Bitter orange peel is a great way to give your Witbier style brews a traditional citrus character. Bitter Orange Peel adds a mild citrus aroma and flavor to your homebrew. Used to add orange character to Belgian witbiers, and is a great choice for...

Traditionally used in Belgian beers, Sweet Orange Peels will not give you a metallic taste like some other kinds of Oranges tend to do. If you are familiar with the taste of Grand Marnier, this is the sort of flavor you will find in...

Cacao Nibs will add a mild cocoa flavor to beers, without the oils found in processed chocolate. 4oz package

Ancient Egyptian and Sanskrit texts document the use of coriander for more than 3000 years. The Chinese once believed it imparted immortality and in the Middle Ages it was put into love potions as an aphrodisiac. Coriander is now widely used in specialty and...

Also called "Paradise grains", "Guinea grains" & "Melegueta pepper", these small seeds look like cardamom but have a character all their own. The spice is native to West Africa & during medieval times was used to flavor food. It has also been used as...

Do not confuse the flavor of licorice with that of anise, which is not related & is quite different when tasted side by side. Licorice has been used for everything from cough remedies to ulcer cures. The root imparts a very characteristic flavor &...

Known principally as a flavoring for savory dishes in Asia & Africa & for its use in pastries & beverages, cinnamon has also found its way into recipes for spicy holiday ales & ciders, sodas, coffees & teas. Use 1 to 2 sticks for...

Use sparingly in porters and stouts. Improves head on beer and adds a unique, interesting flavor. 7 drops per package Approximately 1 oz

Mugwort was used in the Middle Ages to ward off evil possession & was a popular stuffing for roast goose. As the name implies, it was traditionally used in mugs of beer before the popularity of hops.   Europeans frequently stuffed pillows with mugwort...

The herb takes its name from he Spanish "sarza" meaning a bramble, & "parilla", a vine. It is a misconception that sarsaparilla is the primary flavor of the beverage bearing its name. Refreshing sarsaparilla is made from a root beer type base to which...

Probably the most widely used herb for holiday beer, the rhizome grows in the tropics & was brought by conquistadors to the New World via Jamaica. It is a flavoring agent in beer, soft drinks, candies, and a staple spice and condiment in many...

Native to the British Isles, the small dark colored elderberry makes an excellent "port" style wine. Add it to dark or Belgian style beers to create a unique flavor. The appearance of berries on the bushes is said to have signaled farmers when to...

Used in wines, teas, specialty beer & confections, rose hips are a versatile fruit/herb. Rich in vitamin C, the rose hip shells with the seeds removed are the best type to use for wine as seeds can add undesirable tannins. 1oz package

Dried lime peel can be used in a wide range of beer recipes and styles including pale ale, IPA, wheat, and Belgian wit. It can also be used in many baking recipes or used to blend your own refreshing tea. 1oz package

In times past, fresh star anise was chewed after each meal to aid digestion & to sweeten the breath. Used in specialty Belgian & holiday style beers, star anise has a flavor similar to licorice, yet is dramatically different when tasted side by side....

Sambucus nigra flora These natural wonders are good for the outside as well as the inside. Elder flowers infused in creams have been used to soften skin, smooth wrinkles, fade freckles and soothe sunburn. They can be used on their own for making wine...

It is both the flowers & the greenery of this wonderful herb which impart a pleasing aroma & smooth bitterness to beers. It is especially appropriate for a Scotch ale known as Fraoch. With a flavor similar to a subtle chamomile/mint blend with a...

The principal ingredient in the legendary liqueur Absinthe, wormwood use dates back to before 1600 BC. While used historically as a beverage ingredient, the FDA advises against the internal use of wormwood due to the substance thujone. Though wormwood is still used in the...

Grapefruit peel is a great way to add a refreshing and slightly tart citrus tang to your homebrew recipes. Add it to the end of the boil in a white ale, or add it to secondary fermentation to impart a grapefruit flavor and aroma...

Lemon Peel is an intensely flavored dehydrated lemon zest. It is the dehydrated zest of the lemon; the outer skin of the fruit without the pith, or white membrane, which surrounds the fruit. Used in Belgian Wit beers. Add to last 5 minutes of...

A distinctive spice from the same family as ginger. Its flavor, which has been described as "spicy cola", combines well coriander, cumin and orange, and often all are used together in specialty Belgian and Holiday Style beer. 1oz package