amarettale

[robsan77]

I think I'm going to try a beer with almonds. Any ideas how to extract the flavour and keep good head retention?

 

[RobWalker]

Flavours don't generally keep pre-fermentation, but as almond contains almost no sugar (2g/oz) they won't ferment very much. you'd be better finding a way to add them in post fermentation imo, ie this;

http://bakerybits.co.uk/Amaretto-di-Sar ... 49450.aspx

just an idea...don't see it as cheating, you'd need to work hard on the recipe for the beer you're making - i'd probably suggest caramel and biscuit specialty malts, maybe a little wort caramelizing :) mmm. you'll want it more sweet than dry too.

ps - let me know how you get on. i'm tempted to make an amaretto clone "fermented beverage" at some point, so this might be useful!

 

[robsan77]

That looks perfect. I'll get some and do a quantity test in a few pints. I slipped some amaretto into a pint of stout tonight. Was lovely and potent! But a bit too sweet. This should be perfect.