HB_ATL73
Well-Known Member
Question for all of those who have some experience using fruit in beer.
I am looking to brew up a beer using Apricots- A request from my brother who wants me to brew for him.
First thought was to use a wheat beer as the base but he does not enjoy the qualities/characteristics of yeast flavor/aroma. So my next idea was to use a clean/simple saison as a base. I think saison characteristics could go well with apricot. Any other suggestions are welcome.
I want to have as many fresh fruit character in the beer as possible so I think adding into the primary or even the keg is my best option, although I have minimal knowledge on using fruit in beer.
An additional note- I would like to stay away from using natural fruit flavoring.
I am looking to brew up a beer using Apricots- A request from my brother who wants me to brew for him.
First thought was to use a wheat beer as the base but he does not enjoy the qualities/characteristics of yeast flavor/aroma. So my next idea was to use a clean/simple saison as a base. I think saison characteristics could go well with apricot. Any other suggestions are welcome.
I want to have as many fresh fruit character in the beer as possible so I think adding into the primary or even the keg is my best option, although I have minimal knowledge on using fruit in beer.
An additional note- I would like to stay away from using natural fruit flavoring.