Brewing Ingredients, Home-brew Supplies

Brewing Ingredients

Create your favorite micro-brewed beer taste at home with these brewing supplies. Brewing ingredients from American Spice are affordable to get your home brewery started. Use pure chocolate extract to create a delicious chocolate stout. The following beer spices and ingredients are often used individually or in combinations to add signature flavors. Experiment with how much to use and when to add them to your brew.

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Ginger Ground

Great American Spice Co.

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$9.89

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Ah, ginger. Ginger Ground is the way to go for quick and easy ginger flavor in your dinners and desserts. Ginger has a long history, and its spicy flavor and rich, warm aroma make it one of the world’s most popular spices. Some might just...

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Coriander Seeds Whole

Great American Spice Co.

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$7.56

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Whole coriander seeds add bursts of citrusy, herbal flavor to your food. Coriander seeds are popular the world over and a staple in many sauces and marinades. Use a mortar and pestle or spice mill to create coriander ground or add the whole...

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African Bird Pepper Ground

Great American Spice Co.

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$15.65

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African Bird Pepper, also known as Capsicum Annum, is a hot chili that grows wild in parts of northwest Africa. With a scorching 90,000 Scoville heat units, African Bird Pepper can awaken many dishes including soups, casseroles, chowders, and curried...

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Cloves Whole

Great American Spice Co.

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Cloves are the aromatic dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree in the Myrtle family. Use Whole Cloves sparingly, especially when ground, as they can easily overpower a dish. Cloves are commonly used in Indian cuisine for sweet or spicy dishes...

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Nutmeg Ground

Great American Spice Co.

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$10.94

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What would pumpkin pie or eggnog be without nutmeg? Wassail, mulled wine and cider are all traditional English drinks that call for it. Even if you have only had Nutmeg in typical autumn spiced fare, try introducing it into your next vegetable recipe...

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Allspice Whole

Great American Spice Co.

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$8.61

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Allspice is a dried berry which when crushed produces a fragrant aroma and flavor that resembles a combination of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with a little pepper. Other names for Allspice include Jamaican Berries and Jamaican Peppercorns. Jamaican...

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Vanilla Extract 1X

Great American Spice Co.

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$7.56

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Madagascar vanilla beans are known fro their rich chocolate and walnut aroma, and creamy nose. It also infuses itself well in baked goods making this the extract of choice for the Christmas cookie connoisseur and cake creator. The beans for this...

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Sumac Ground

Great American Spice Co.

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$10.33

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Don’t be fooled by its red color! Sumac Ground has anything but a spicy or berry taste. It’s actually got a wonderful lemony taste that is also a bit tart. In the Middle East, Sumac is the spice of choice to add a tangy flavor to...

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Ground Juniper Berries

Great American Spice Co.

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$13.93

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If you have a hunter in your life, stock up on ground juniper berries now so you can make delicious marinades later! Often used for seasoning game meat, ground juniper berries can either be added to a marinade or can be rubbed directly on the meat...

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Brewing Ingredients

With slow-food and the growth of micro-brewing culture, home-brewed beer is a trendy hobby that gives you lasting knowledge and pleasure. You can make your favorite drinks for summer cookouts or fall sporting events right in your den or garage. Learn how to brew your own beer with our tips and tricks and use our delicious spices and flavorings to create your signature beer.

Draw inspiration from your region or favorite dishes to create a drink to match your favorite meal. Lemongrass or orange zest add heightened flavor to your lighter brews like amber ales and pale ales, while vanilla or chocolate flavorings are great for darker beers. You can even experiment with spices like ginger and cloves to create home-brewed versions of your favorite seasonal beers. Use juniper to create a fresh beer for spring and summer. There's a whole culture of beers to explore as you learn more about brewing with different spices and flavorings. Once you've figured out the basics, you can create a variety of beers and invite your friends over for a special tasting of your home-brewed creations.

Create Beer Pairings

Complement your homemade beer with paired appetizers and entrées. Fire up the grill, put on your apron, and kick off this autumn’s BBQ with recipes from Ass Kicking Cookbook Volume I. This collection of over 180 recipes is sure to contain the next family favorite. Once the grill is hot, throw on some savory homemade sausages made high quality spices like sage or fiery red ground jalapeno. If cooking is not your forte’, choose a special sauce or spice gift set from among our vast selection for the grill master of the house. Create a beer brewed with African ground spice for a flavor that pairs with your spicy barbeque or add juniper berries to your brew for a refreshing after dinner treat.

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