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[perth]

My next batch will involve blueberries and fresh hops, opposed to the pellets. I'm told by some "experts" that the taste difference between fresh and pellet hops is negligible, but I want to try it anyway.

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Originally Posted by perth

My next batch will involve blueberries and fresh hops, opposed to the pellets. I'm told by some "experts" that the taste difference between fresh and pellet hops is negligible, but I want to try it anyway.

Try to use some other bittering agents as well. It is best experiment in small batches for these. I've tried and liked correander seed (actually gives the beer a very red brew) and anise seed (sort of a liquerace taste). I've also used rose petals (interesting taste) as well as various other spices (basil - not bad when fresh and strong)

Other variations that are worth playing with are small amounts of distinctive grains such as oats, deeply roasted barley, and rice.

Good luck and tell us all about your breing adventures...