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What it does :

Remember that, for many of the centuries people have been brewing beer, the exclusive use of hops to balance beer's malty base is relatively recent. Brewers have long added special flavorings like spices to make unique brews, and that tradition continues today. The craft brewing and homebrewing movements provide daily examples of this inventiveness. If you are reading this, you are likely looking to broaden your beer and brewing palate. You can make use of cloves to express your own brewing creativity and make a beer that is uniquely yours. Addition of clove is popular in spiced ales. Note that clove is a naturally occurring flavor component of some yeast strains, notably those for Weizenbier and some Belgian ales.


What it is:

Clove is the unopened, nail-shaped bud of tropical evergreen trees. It has a very strong, warm and sweet aroma. It is available whole or ground.




Whole cloves should be used for easy removal from the beer before bottling. Just as cooking with fresh spices makes your culinary dishes taste superior, so will using the same quality of ingredients to your beer. So, for that extra impact on your finished brew, reach for fresh cloves. You should be able to obtain it in your local specialty grocery store or shop.

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