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HERBS
& SPICES
Herbs
and Spices are plants which delight the senses. For centuries herbs and
spices have been used in brewing beer and wine making. Homebrewers and
wine makers add herbs and spices to balance flavors. Herbs and spices are
plants which delight the senses and offer a rewarding combination of beauty
and usefulness. For centuries herbs and spices have been regarded as essential
to daily life. We believe that our herbs and spices are essential to the
creation of unique specialty beer, wine, vinegar, tea and other beverages.
It has never been easier to find all of the herbs you need in one convenient
location.
ROOTS
AND BARKS CINNAMON
STICKS 1 oz. $1.60-
Used in spicy holiday ales
and ciders.
SASSAFRAS
ROOT BARK 1 oz $2.50-
This
is the bark of the sassafras tree and must be used in place af sassafras
root. It is not recommended that sassafras root be consummed in any form.
Sassafras bark works just as well in any recipe.
INDIAN
SARSAPARILLA 2 oz. $2.30-
It
is a misconception that sarsaparilla is the primary flavor of the beverage
bearing it's name. Sarsaparilla is made from a root beer base to with several
roots and herbs have been added. This herb was originally added to help
improve mouth feel and head retention, and for it's medicinal properties
to cure mouth sores and rheumatism.
GINGER
ROOT 1 oz. $1.60-
Probably
the most widely used herb for holiday beers, the rhizome grows in the tropics
and was brought to the New World via Jamaica by Conquistadors.
LICORICE
ROOT 1 oz. $2.10-
Licorice
has been used for everything from coughs to ulcers. It imparts a very characteristic
flavor and is very sweet containing glycyrrhizin which is 50 times sweeter
than sugar. Do not confuse the flavor of licorice with that of anise, which
a poor imitation.
ORANGE
PEEL SWEET
ORANGE PEEL 1
oz. $1.50-
This
sweet variety will not give your beer a metallic taste like domestic versions.
With the taste of Cointreau or Grand Marnier you will be thrilled with
the flavor it can add to your Belgian style strong ales and holiday brews.
BITTER
ORANGE PEEL 1 oz. $1.80-
Also
called Curaco orange peel, these are one of the most popular specialty
herbs. They are a key ingredient in Belgian style beer.
SEEDS
AND SPICES CARDAMOM
SEED 1 oz. $2.10-
Cardamom
is a distinctive spice from the same family as ginger which has been described
as a Spicy cola”, combines well with coriander, cumin and orange, and often
all are used together in specialty Belgian and Holiday beer.
CORIANDER
SEED 1 oz. $1.20-
Ancient
Egyptian and Sanskrit texts document the use of coriander for more than
3,000 years. The Chinese believed the herb conferred immortality. In the
Middle Ages it was used in love potions as an aphrodisiac.
PARADISE
SEEDS 2 gr. $1.10-
Also
called Grains of Paradise, Guinea Grains, and Melegueta Pepper. Native
to West Africa and during medieval times was used to flavor food. It has
also been used as pepper. Pepper zing, citrus notes, pine aroma.
STAR
ANISE 1 oz. $1.80-
Has a flavor similar to
licorice. Used is specialty Belgian ales and holiday style beers. Also
used in root beers and cordials.
HERBS
AND FLOWERS ELDERBERIES
(dried) 8 oz. $8.95-
Native
to the British Isles, the small dark colored elderberry makes an excellent
port style wine. The berries are said to have been used in the first black
hair dyes in ancient Greece.
ELDERFLOWERS
(dried) 2 oz. $2.95-
Elderflowers
infused in creams have been used to soften skin, smooth wrinkles, fade
freckles and soothe sunburn. They can be used on their own for making wine
or can be added to elderberry wine to enhance flavor. Elderflower tea is
said to relief colds.
HEATHER
TIPS 2 oz. $2.40-
Imparts a pleasant aroma
and smooth bitterness in beer.
JUNIPER
BERRIES 1 oz. $1.90-
Usually
known as the principal flavoring in gin, it is also used to flavor beer.
Native Americans have used juniper to relieve arthritis. Juniper planted
by a door kept out witches who had to correctly count its needles before
entering.
MUGWORT
1 oz. $2.10-
Used
in the Middle Ages to ward off evil possession and was a popular stuffing
for roast goose. Europeans frequently stuffed pillows with mugwort and
hops to bring good, vivid dreams. It was traditionally used in beer before
the popularity of hops.
ROSE
HIPS 3 oz. $2.95-
Used
in wines, teas, specialty beer and confections, rose hips are a versatile
fruit/herb. Rich in vitamin C, the rose hip shells with the seeds removed
are the best type to use for wine as the seeds can add undesirable tannins.
SWEET
GALE 2 gr. $1.10-
Also
called Bog Myrtle and Badge of the Ampbells, this shrub with fragrant wood
and leaves is found on the Scottish moors. Used as hops in a Yorkshire
beer named Gale. The seeds and leaves are used in soups, stews, perfumes
and candles.
WINTERGREEN
LEAVES 1oz. $1.80-
While
many people confuse wintergreen with mint, they are not related. Wintergreen
has long been used as an herbal remedy for arthritis, swollen joints and
sore muscles. It was used during the Revolution as a substitute for heavily
taxed British tea.
WOODRUFF
(dried) 1 oz. $2.30-
Woodruff
was one of the essential garlands hung in medieval European churches in
preparation for holidays. Woodruff is considered by the FDA to be safe
for use in alcoholic beverages but caution is advised for other internal
uses.
