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Posted by SnakeGuy (U15021582) on Saturday, 7th January 2012
I'm adding this in here as is kinda a grow your own subject sorry if you dont believe it to be.
I already use few different flowers for use in Ale making, Elder flower is one of them but i would like to know if anyone out there knows of any other easy to grow flowers that are sweet in smell and are harmless enough to add to ales.
Even some fruits and veggies wouldnt go a miss.
I'm looking for something thats quite easy to grow which would need little human care.
Any suggestions would be great
The only one that jumps to mind just now is wild garlic ! Steer clear of Rhodydendrons and Honeysuckle. Cheers, Tony.
wild garlic. . . would never have thought of that one. i would imagin that might give it a bit of a bite.
Might try a 1LT test fermentation to see what it turns out like.
Cheers for the idea Tony
, in reply to message 1.
Posted by bogus the fungi man (U14705597) on Saturday, 7th January 2012
If you'd have said what to use in wine, I'd be able to help you but I've not gone off piste with my beers. Do you make them with malt and add your flavourings such as elder flower as with dry hoping? I'd be interested to know about your beers.
I've never made wine but i am starting soon so some tips there would be great,
You goit it in one there i use different malts from my local area and make my own hops.
As this is a grow your own board i better add that i am lookin for tips on what to grow myself to used as new flavorings.
I've already used
Ginger(home grown)
Elder
Rosehips
Going to try Garlic
Would aromatic things like Lavender work? Or for instance rosemary and thyme.
Another idea would be using Pea pods a la The Good Life! OK from memory Chateau Pea Pod was a vile drink that you could strip paint with, which didn't stop Margo et all from drinking it.
I still watch the goodlife on GOLD and have had some good ideas from it lol.
Lavender wouldnt work due to the perfumy nature,
and i have tried rosmary it creats a nice aroma but not such a great taste
tyme i havent used yet but might be one for the test pot.
Pea pods i have used and go great in ale along with knettles believe it or not.
But as for Chateau De Pea Pod on it's own i think not lol not the best taste in the world lol but distilled on the otherhand
Personally I'm not an ale drinker and wouldn't know where to start if brewing it but have tasted some very nice wine made from strawberries and in my youth did like a dash of blackcurrant with a glass of larger.
Could strawberries or blackcurrants be used in making home brew ale Both easy pessie to grow with very little attention.
, in reply to message 5.
Posted by bogus the fungi man (U14705597) on Monday, 9th January 2012
I have to say that I like my beer to be like beer, if you get my drift. I don't mind chocolate malt etc.
I tried pea pod wine and it was ok if you like wine that smells and tastes of peas. I don't so I used it to clean the sink.
I've been brewing wine for many years and this piece on my web page should help you to get started. Hope it's of use to you. Good luck.
i shull take in to account.
thank you
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