For some time now the use of orange peel in a light brew has been tempting me. Robwalkeragain posted about it's use in the 'Sunshine Marmalade' beer from his brewery, so I was finally tempted to give it a go.
The last Malt Miller order included 500g of the stuff in readiness for the right beer.
A month or so ago I brewed a beer with Maris Otter, Vienna and pale crystal malts. With some flaked oats. Hops were Cascade and Pacific Gem. 75g of peel went in 3 minutes before turning the heat off, then were left to steep for 15 minutes after dropping the temperature to just below 80°C. Yeast was Fermentum Mobile 52, liquid, first use.
The beer was dropped into a King keg after about a week and dry hopped with 50g of Citra pellets.
And it's luvverly!! The peel gives it a fresh citrusy aroma and taste but isn't overpowering.
Definitely something I'll be doing again.
Guy
Wonderful bitter orange peel!
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Re: Wonderful bitter orange peel!
I think i'll be adding some to my next MM order 
Cheers,
Jon.
Cheers,
Jon.