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  • almond & almond extract

    was just wondering if anyone has ever used almonds or almond extract in brewing, and if so, is there anything i should know. i'm leaning more towards almond extract after fermentation is complete because I'm not sure how much flavor i could get from mashing in with almonds. anybody that has ever done it or read anything about it, i would love to hear your advice.

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    Never used either. You should check out webpage below or similar. Be sure of your source of almonds. Think about stage of processing for addition. Cyanide is only concern.



    Pax.

    Liam
    Liam McKenna
    www.yellowbellybrewery.com

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      almond flavouring

      I came across a brown ale recently that was described as having nut-like (nutty) flavour notes. This one was loaded with benzaldehyd - which is the main ingredient of almond and marzipan flavouring. keep away from anything like this. It comes across much too strong and artificial.

      My suggestion is a natural flavour essence, to be balanced out with dark and roasted malts.

      I would add the flavouring to the kettle towards the end of boiling.

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