This is my 9th and final batch of ale for 2015. Brewed outdoors on the 25th of November, this pale ale was infused in the mash stage with a single ounce of crushed juniper berries, just to see how the flavor would emerge as a trial run, before I commit to an infusion on another batch of ale, of double or triple that amount of juniper. Juniper berries are the main spice in Gin, and I'm curious to see if they will be a welcome addition to a glass of ale. First taste of the kegged ale is very promising.We're just now heading into the "Winter Blossom" season, during which I prune our fruit trees and bring the fruit-bud covered branches indoors, to "force blossoms" in a vase of water. This photo is of cherry blossoms, taken last March, about two months before the tree itself bloomed.
Cheers, and Happy Holidays to All!
MT
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