How Much Zest For A Wit?

[Dave86]

Thanks for that bconnery, thats a handy bloody article, some old stuff, some new, nice concise intro to brewing wit though. Sounds like the nutmeg is a no-go, if I really have to satisfy my curiosity, I'll shave a little into a glass before pouring and see how it tastes

Beers

Dave

 

[bconnery]

Thanks for that bconnery, thats a handy bloody article, some old stuff, some new, nice concise intro to brewing wit though. Sounds like the nutmeg is a no-go, if I really have to satisfy my curiosity, I'll shave a little into a glass before pouring and see how it tastes

Beers

Dave

I've used nutmeg in a christmas brew and I would say yes, avoid it in a wit.
It works well with other spices, but I wouldn't say a wit was the place for it.

 

[ozpowell]

Take a listen to the Witbier special on the Jamil show if you have time. FWIW, just finished my second ever AG witbier. The first one I zested two oranges (in 28L) and, although the orange flavour was noticable, I thought it needed more. This time I used 4 oranges and am much happier with the result. It is a personal thing however.

Good move with the chamomile flowers too!

Cheers,
Michael.

 

[Weizguy]

Some brewers also use mandarin peel instead of orange. Personally... not for me, thanks.

IMHO, the orange flavour should come from the dosage of fresh-crushed coriander. I use up to 40g per addition in a 23l batch.
With oranges, I usually just skin one with a potato peeler and toss it in while fresh. Valencia is preferred over navel.

Please feel free to search Witbier and my name. Should help you link to quite a few articles (not necessarily for my comments alone).

Cheers & out
Les the Weizguy