GET IN MA BELLY.
We FINALLY got around to bottling the Belly Brew.
Looks like it finished out at a respectable 6% ABV. Can't decide if I like it or not yet--I think we used too much brown sugar and there is a "cidery" note, but honestly? Once it's chilled and carbonated I think it might end up tasting a lot like an herbal lambic.
DEFINITELY got the bitters through from the chamomile. The aromatics are...weird. I don't think I'll use the cardamon again, as I think it added what seems like an "off" note but is, in actuality, an odd combination with the chamomile. The ginger is quite noticeable, as well. We'll see!
Looks like it finished out at a respectable 6% ABV. Can't decide if I like it or not yet--I think we used too much brown sugar and there is a "cidery" note, but honestly? Once it's chilled and carbonated I think it might end up tasting a lot like an herbal lambic.
DEFINITELY got the bitters through from the chamomile. The aromatics are...weird. I don't think I'll use the cardamon again, as I think it added what seems like an "off" note but is, in actuality, an odd combination with the chamomile. The ginger is quite noticeable, as well. We'll see!