Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

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.

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


From: brownbeard [mailto:brew-recipes@crbeernuts.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:27 PM
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Subject: bitter orange peel


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


From: brownbeard [mailto:brew-recipes@crbeernuts.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:27 PM
To: brew-recipes@crbeernuts.org
Subject: bitter orange peel


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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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.

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.




From: bkanderson [mailto:brew-recipes@crbeernuts.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 9:32 AM
To: brew-recipes@crbeernuts.org
Subject: Re: bitter orange peel


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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