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Dark Belgian Candi Sugar
Dark, 1 lb, crystallized beet sugar, it is in diamond form without strings & no straining is needed. Color in dilution depends on the amount of sugar used & the volume of liquid. Its use increases alcohol & lightens body. Excellent for specialty Belgian beers
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Bitter Orange Peel
1 oz, (Aurantium amarae pericarpium), Also called "Curaçau orange peel", these green-gray peels are one of the most popular specialty herbs on the market. They are used commercially by domestic brewers to duplicate the beer styles that put Belgium on the brewing map. While not very bitter, they are a key ingredient in Belgian style white beers. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Cardamom Seed
1 oz, (Elettaria cardamomum), 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 & orange, & often all are used together in specialty Belgian & Holiday Style beer. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Cinnamon Sticks
1 oz, (Cinnamomum cassia), Known principally as a flavoring for savory dishes in Asia & Africa & for its use in pastries & beverages, cinnamon has also found its way into recipes for spicy holiday ales & ciders, sodas, coffees & teas. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Coriander Seed
1 oz, (Coriandrum sativum), Ancient Egyptian & Sanskrit texts document the use of coriander for more than 3,000 years. The Chinese once believed the herb conferred immortality & in the Middle Ages it was put into love potions as an aphrodisiac. Coriander is now widely used in specialty & Belgian style beers. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Dried Elderberries
8 oz, (Sambucus nigra), 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. The berries are also reputed to have been used to make one of the first black hair dyes in ancient Greece. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Dried Elderflowers
2 oz, (Sambucus nigra flora), 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 & soothe sunburn. They can be used on their own for making wine or can be added to elderberry wine to enhance flavor. On their own, they produce a wine compared to a muscatel. Hot elderflower tea, like chamomile, can make a soothing nightcap & is said to offer natural relief for the common cold. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Dried Mugwort
1 oz, (Artemisia vulgaris), Mugwort was used in the Middle Ages to ward off evil possession & was a popular stuffing for roast goose. As the name implies, it was traditionally used in mugs of beer before the popularity of hops. Europeans frequently stuffed pillows with mugwort (& hops) to bring good & vivid dreams. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Dried Woodruff
1 oz, (Asperula odorata), Woodruff was one of the essential garlands hung in medieval European churches in preparation for holidays. The distinctive scent of fresh-cut hay & vanilla gives an exhilarating flavor to wines, punches & beer. Woodruff is considered by the FDA to be safe for use in alcoholic beverages but caution is advised for other internal uses. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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Dried Wormwood
1 oz, (Artemisia absinthium), 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. Though wormwood is still used in the production of vermouth & Campari, it is as variety other than Artemisia absinthium. By Brewer's Garden from Belgium.
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