Bitter Orange Peel
(2403)
Also called "Curaçau orange peel", these green-gray peels are one of the most popular specialty herbs on the market.
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Coriander Seed
(2404)
Ancient Egyptian and Sanskrit texts document the use of coriander for more than 3,000 years. The Chinese once believed the herb conferred immortality and in the Middle Ages it was put into love potions as an aphrodisiac.
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Sweet Orange Peel
(2405)
While a cousin to the Florida orange, this sweet variety will not give your beer a metallic taste like the domestic version.
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Licorice Root
(2407)
Do not confuse the flavor of licorice with that of anise, which is not related and is quite different when tasted side by side. Licorice has been used for everything from cough remedies to ulcer cures.
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Indian Sarsaparilla
(2408)
The herb takes its name from the Spanish "sarza" meaning a bramble, and "parilla", a vine. It is a misconception that sarsaparilla is the primary flavor of the beverage bearing its name.
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Cardamon Seed
(2409)
Cardamom is a distinctive spice from the same family as ginger. Its flavor, 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 Style beer.
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Sweet Gale
(2410)
Also called "Bog Myrtle" and "Badge of the Campbells", Sweet Gale is a deciduous shrub with fragrant wood and leaves found abundantly in the Northern Hemisphere especially on the Scottish moors and bogs.
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Paradise Seeds
(2411)
Also called "Grains of paradise", "Guinea grains" and "Melegueta pepper", these small seeds look like cardamom but have a character all their own.
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Rose Hips
(2412)
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 seeds can add undesirable tannins.
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Juniper Berries
(2413)
Usually known as the principal flavoring in gin, it is also used to flavor beer and other beverages. Native Americans have utilized juniper for its healing powers and to relieve arthritis.
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Wintergreen Leaves
(2414)
While many people confuse wintergreen with mint, they are not related in any way. Wintergreen has long been used as an herbal remedy for arthritis, swollen joints and sore muscles.
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Dried Elderberries
(2415)
Native to the British Isles, the small dark colored elderberry makes an excellent "port" style wine. The appearance of berries on the bushes is said to have signaled farmers when to sow their wheat.
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Dried Elderflowers
(2416)
These natural wonders are good for the outside as well as the inside. Elderflowers infused in creams have been used to soften skin, smooth wrinkles, fade freckles and soothe sunburn.
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Dried Wormwood
(2417)
The principal ingredient in the legendary liqueur Absinthe, wormwood use dates back to before 1600 BC. While used historically as a beverage ingredient, the FDA advises against the internal use of wormwood due to the substance thujone.
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Dried Woodruff
(2418)
Woodruff was one of the essential garlands hung in medieval European churches in preparation for holidays. The distinctive scent of fresh-cut hay and vanilla gives an exhilarating flavor to wines, punches and beer.
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Dried Mugwort
(2419)
Mugwort was used in the Middle Ages to ward off evil possession and was a popular stuffing for roast goose. As the name implies, it was traditionally used in mugs of beer before the popularity of hops.
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Cinnamon Sticks
(2423)
Known principally as a flavoring for savory dishes in Asia and Africa and for its use in pastries and beverages, cinnamon has also found its way into recipes for spicy holiday ales and ciders, sodas, coffees and teas.
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Star Anise
(2424)
In times past, fresh star anise was chewed after each meal to aid digestion and to sweeten the breath.
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Heather Tips
(2425)
It is both the flowers and the greenery of this wonderful herb which impart a pleasing aroma and smooth bitterness to beers.
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Licorice Stick
(6112)
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