Orange peel sweet 5kg

Sweet orange peel 5 kg – cut peel of sweet orange for brewing

Cut, dried peel of sweet orange (Aurantii dulcis pericarpium) from Castle Malting, in a 5 kg bag. The peel is yellow-orange and has an aromatic, slightly bitter taste. Sweet orange peel is a classic spice in Belgian witbier, where it is often used together with coriander, and it also works in other beers where you want a fresh orange note. The 5 kg pack suits breweries and frequent brewers.

Features

• sweet orange peel, cut
• colour: yellow-orange
• taste: aromatic and slightly bitter
• relative humidity: below 65 %
• untreated
• producer: Castle Malting
• weight: 5 kg

Frequently asked questions about sweet orange peel

What is the difference between sweet and bitter orange peel?

Sweet orange peel comes from sweet orange and gives a milder orange character. Bitter orange peel (curaçao) gives more bitterness. Many witbier recipes use a combination.

When is the orange peel added?

Orange peel is usually added towards the end of the boil, so that the aroma is preserved.

Which beer styles does it suit?

Belgian witbier is the classic style, but the peel can also be used in saison, Christmas beer and fruity ales, among others.

Related

• Spices
• Sweet orange peel 1 kg
• Bitter orange peel 5 kg
• Coriander seed 5 kg
• Castle Malting

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