bitter orange peel

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:27 pm

Anywhere local to get bitter orange peel? HyVee on Center Point and Benz do not have any. I am sure I can get coriander at HyVee Hwy 100.

Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:06 pm

I might have some extra.. how much do you need

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Anywhere local to get bitter orange peel? HyVee on Center Point and Benz do not have any. I am sure I can get coriander at HyVee Hwy 100.

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brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:27 am

Mr T wrote:I might have some extra.. how much do you need

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Anywhere local to get bitter orange peel? HyVee on Center Point and Benz do not have any. I am sure I can get coriander at HyVee Hwy 100.

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I was going to use an ounce.

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:24 am

Couldn't you just zest a regular orange? I've done this before with a Belgian Wit and had good success. If you own a nice zester (e.g. Microplane), it only takes about 1 minute per orange.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:37 am

DrPaulsen wrote:Couldn't you just zest a regular orange? I've done this before with a Belgian Wit and had good success. If you own a nice zester (e.g. Microplane), it only takes about 1 minute per orange.

Actually, I am considering doing just this. I read some forum posts that suggested orange zest and some grapefruit zest combined. Don't know if I want to mess with grapefruit.

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:51 am

brownbeard wrote:
DrPaulsen wrote:Couldn't you just zest a regular orange? I've done this before with a Belgian Wit and had good success. If you own a nice zester (e.g. Microplane), it only takes about 1 minute per orange.
Actually, I am considering doing just this. I read some forum posts that suggested orange zest and some grapefruit zest combined. Don't know if I want to mess with grapefruit.

I heard some similar stuff about using grapefruit (e.g. The Jamil Show's episode on Witbier), but after smelling one in the store and comparing with a couple of oranges & tangerines, I just couldn't bring myself to use it.

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:06 pm

I usually use the zest of two large oranges in my hefe wit.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:26 pm

I have also used orange zest and really like it. I actually added it to the secondary just like dry hopping.

Schlenkerla · Post by **Schlenkerla** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:26 pm

I used a walmart brand. Tones Sweet Orange Peel. I bet Hyve would have it too. I made a really good clone of Hoegaarden with that stuff.

The real zest thing is a good idea. I've considered using; grapefruit, orange, lemon & lime in wheat beer with a little toasted 2-row, and biscuit. Making it a breakfast wheat!!

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:36 pm

I have found whole coriander at the asian markets. Really cheap too.

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:27 pm

For coriander look in the Frontier Herbs area of the health food in Hy-Vee. They sell it in bulk for about $5.00 a pound.

bkanderson · Post by **bkanderson** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:32 am

You can also go to the oriental stores in town or mexican stores for corriander. They sell it there. It might even be about $1-$2 lb. We usually shop at the one on Center Point Rd, just south of 42nd Street next to the I believe the Taj Mahal restaurant.

Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:37 am

I don’t think I’ve ever seen more recommendations on a post than bitter orange peel… I think everyone in the club must have a different supplier.

I personally make a phone call, and go down to the bench between 2nd and 3rd street downtown. Always the best in town.

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You can also go to the oriental stores in town or mexican stores for corriander. They sell it there. It might even be about $1-$2 lb. We usually shop at the one on Center Point Rd, just south of 42nd Street next to the I believe the Taj Mahal restaurant.

Brian Anderson

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