Brewer's Best®Herbs & Spices
Spices, herbs, and fruits hold a unique power to elevate the distinct flavor profiles of exceptional specialty beers. Are you eager to infuse your personal touch into your Brewer's Best® Ingredient kit? Explore our extensive array of specialty herbs, spices, and fruit flavorings available from Brewer's Best®.
BITTER ORANGE PEEL
Imparts a citrusy flavor and aroma to beers.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
CACAO NIBS
Adds subtle bitter, dark chocolate notes to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 8 oz.
- Addition time: secondary fermentation, allow 10 days of contact.
CARDAMOM SEED
Adds a complex flavor that is "cola"-like with floral-like aromas.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 0.2 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 30 minutes.
CHICORY ROOT
Enhances coffee notes in dark beers like stouts and porters.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 5 minutes.
CINNAMON STICKS
Impart cinnamon flavor and aroma to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 4 sticks.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 30 minutes.
CORIANDER SEED
Adds spicy, lemon flavor and aroma to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 2 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
DRIED CHAMOMILE FLOWER
Adds a distinguishable apple scent to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 2 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, boil 45 minutes.
DRIED ELDERBERRIES
Used to enhance both color and flavor in beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 10 lb.
- Addition time: during steeping.
DRIED ELDERFLOWER
Adds a pleasant floral notes to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 2 oz.
- Addition time: secondary fermentation, allow 2 day contact time.
DRIED MUGWORT
Mugwort was used prior to the use of hops to bitter beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 2 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, full 60 minutes.
DRIED WORMWOOD
Imparts an astringent bitterness to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 0.2 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
GINGER ROOT
Imparts ginger flavor to all types of beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 6 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
GRAPEFRUIT PEEL
Adds a refreshing and slightly tart citrus tang to your brew.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
HEATHER TIPS
Adds a pleasing aroma and smooth bitterness to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 12 cups.
- Addition time: during the boil, 90 minutes.
HIBISCUS FLOWER
Adds a tart, floral flavor and aroma to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 5 minutes.
INDIAN SARSAPARILLA
Add to help improve head retention and mouthfeel.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 0.5 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, full 60 minutes.
JUNIPER BERRIES
Imparts a light bitterness and citrus notes to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 0.2 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, full 60 minutes.
LEMON GRASS
Adds a subtle citrus flavor to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 10 minutes.
LEMON PEEL
Adds notes of citrus and lemon zest to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
LICORICE ROOT
Adds a very distinct licorice flavor and is surprisingly sweet.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 0.5 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, full 60 minutes.
LIME PEEL
Imparts lime and citrusy flavor and aroma to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
PARADISE SEEDS
Adds a peppery spice while also bringing an earthy aroma.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 0.1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 5 minutes.
PEPPERMINT LEAVES
Adds spicy peppermint flavor and aroma to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 2 oz.
- Addition time: during steeping.
ROSE HIPS
Imparts a nice fragrant aroma to beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 2 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, full 60 minutes.
SPEARMINT LEAVES
Adds mint flavor and aroma to beer. More subtle than peppermint.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 2 oz.
- Addition time: during steeping.
STAR ANISE
Imparts flavors similar to licorice in beer.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 30 minutes.
SWEET ORANGE PEEL
Adds flavor and aroma notes similar to Grand Marnier liqueur.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
TANGERINE PEEL
Add sweet and tangy citrus flavors and make your summertime beer even more refreshing.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 1 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.
TOASTED COCONUT CHIPS
Adds flavor and aroma of toasted coconut.
Usage:
- Max amount in 5 gallons: 5 oz.
- Addition time: during the boil, last 15 minutes.