A question of tatse...

[Llama]

Morning all,

I have a query regarding the application of taste to ales.

I am currently thinking about making a number of small batches of ales, looking to fine tune one ready for Christmas. It will be a fuller bodied, higher ABV ale, with unusual ingrediants.

My question is regarding the stages of fermentation. At which point in the life of a home brew, are most flavours imparted to the final product?

I had been looking at adding the extras to the initial fermentation cycle, but wondered, would more flavour be won from adding to a secondary fermentation/conditioning phase?

All help greatly appreciated as always.

Llama

 

[markmark]

It depends what the 'unusual ingredients' are as to where you would add them in the process.

 

[Llama]

Hi Mark,

Well, bit odd, but I had been looking at adding sherry or port to give a more complex flavour or experiemnt with other alcohols.

Anyone tried this?