Hey all,
Just wanted to know everyone's take on this...
I was going to add spices to the primary on my next batch....
Does it make sense to wait 4 or 5 days then add... so yeast activity doesn't drive off the spices smell.....
Or should I go ahead and toss it straight in????
Cheers
T
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Adding spices to the primary.... timing
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Re: Adding spices to the primary.... timing
What kind of spices are you looking to put into the beer? Some spices are better off in the boil and other in the secondary.
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Re: Adding spices to the primary.... timing
Sarsaparilla and star anise... I did add a little to the boil.
and i saved a little to add into the fermenter...
I wanted to have it kegged for a party on the 27th....
I didnt plan on doing a secondary...
but maybe after a week (when fermentation stops), i should do a secondary .... for a week, and then transfer the bagged spices into the keg like a dry hop??
Will it hurt just to put it in the primary???
and i saved a little to add into the fermenter...
I wanted to have it kegged for a party on the 27th....
I didnt plan on doing a secondary...
but maybe after a week (when fermentation stops), i should do a secondary .... for a week, and then transfer the bagged spices into the keg like a dry hop??
Will it hurt just to put it in the primary???
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Re: Adding spices to the primary.... timing
adding to the primary after the fermentation has calmed down will be fine. Is the sarsaparilla and extract or sassafras root? If it's root then maybe make a t vodka incture with that and the anise both
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