Allspice Powder, 1oz

Ground allspice is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant.  While most commonly used in Caribbean jerk seasoning, mole sauces, and pickling;  it is also a widely used ingredient in commercial sausage preparations and curry powders.  In America, it is used mostly in desserts such as pumpkin pie and can also be found in a wide variety of craft brewed beers including Belgian and Holiday Ales.

Also called "Curaçau orange peel", these green-gray peels are one of the most popular specialty herbs on the market.  They are used commercially by domestic brewers to duplicate the beer styles that put Belgium on the brewing map.  While not very bitter, they are a key ingredient in Belgian style white beers.

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

Chicory Root  

Chicory Root is commonly baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and additive, mainly in the Mediterranean region, although its use as a coffee additive is also very popular in parts of Southeast Asia and America.  The root gained its majority of popularity as a coffee substitute in poorer economic areas during the 1930’s.  Craft brewers use roasted chicory to add flavor to their stouts and other styles brewed with coffee and roasted malts.

Ancient Egyptian and Sanskrit texts document the use of coriander for more than 3,000 years.  The Chinese once believed the herb conferred immortality and in the Middle Ages it was put into love potions as an aphrodisiac.  Coriander is now widely used in specialty and Belgian style beers.

These natural wonders are good for the outside as well as the inside.  Elderflowers 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 or can be added to elderberry wine to enhance flavor.  On their own, they produce a wine compared to a muscatel.  Hot elderflower tea, like chamomile, can make a soothing nightcap and is said to offer natural relief for the common cold.

It is both the flowers and the greenery of this wonderful herb which impart a pleasing aroma and 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 hint of lavender, heather pairs well with honey.  It's also great for tea, with reputed calming qualities.

Usually known as the principal flavoring in gin, it is also used to flavor beer and other beverages.  Native Americans have utilized juniper for its healing powers and to relieve arthritis.  In folk lore, juniper planted outside a front door kept out witches who had to correctly count its needles before entering the house.

Lime Peel, Citrus auratifolia

Often used to accent the flavors of foods and beverages, grown all year round and are usually sweeter than lemons.  Lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest. Commonly found in Wheat and Belgian style beers where if used properly, can give an intense citrus taste and aroma. 1oz

Also called "Bog Myrtle" and "Badge of the Campbells", Sweet Gale is a deciduous shrub with fragrant wood and leaves found abundantly in the Northern Hemisphere especially on the Scottish moors and bogs.  It has been used as a substitute for hops in Yorkshire in a beer named appropriately "Gale Beer".  The seeds and leaves have also been used in soups and stews, perfumes and candles.  This is not surprising since it is in the same family as bayberry, which is a popular candle scent.  Used as a tea infusion it has been known to ease stomach disorders.  This is relatively unknown herb is well suited for holiday beers.

While a cousin to the Florida orange, this sweet variety will not give your beer a metallic taste like the domestic version.  If you're familiar with the taste of Cointreau or Grand Marnier, then you will be thrilled with the flavor that sweet orange peel can add to your Belgian style strong ales and special holiday brews.

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A unique transparent Belgian candi syrup unlike anything else available on the market today.  Excellent for Saison and Golden Ales or as an addition to any higher gravity ale. This invert sugar is readily fermentable and creates a refreshing subtle flavor that is always on the periphery of your palate somewhere between citrus and honey but much lighter.  Simplicity is to be preferred over using common table sugar due to its balance of readily fermentable sugars and subtle flavor. 

Contents: beet sugar, water.
Specifications: SRM - 1, PPG - 1.032 1 lb pouch

The most versatile dark Belgian candi syrup with a mild palate of dark chocolate, dark stone fruit, slight hint of coffee, toffee, and medium-toasted bread notes. Excellent for all
Belgian Ales.
Contents: Beet sugar, water.
Specifications: SRM - 90, PPG - 1.032

The darkest and richest Belgian candi syrup with an SRM of 180, it has no competitors for flavor, color or smooth fermentability.  Notes of fresh ground coffee, wild cherry, dark stone fruit, caramel, with a hint of dark-toasted bread.  An exceedingly superior syrup for dark, high gravity Belgian Ales, especially Westvleteren and Rochefort clones.
Contents: Beet sugar, date sugar, water
Specificaitons: SRM - 180, PPG - 1.032

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Malto Dextrine 8oz
Increases body and mouth feel. Use in boil.