Can I just pick the flowers off the Hibiscus plant in front of my house and brew with that? If so how much should I use vs the dried stuff. Now does anyone have a source for dried Hibiscus? Where can I get some?? Thanks!!
Aren’t hibiscus toxic?
There are several commercial examples if one does a search.
This might give some help.
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=4436.0
is this a tropical hibiscus in a pot, or a rose mallow herbaceous perennial type? I’ve not found the latter to have much flavor, though I grow some for their awesome dinner-plate sized blooms.
I have liked the dried tropical blossoms I bought from Olive Nation, fwiw. I put some in a mead not long ago. People swear there is a bit of raspberry, rhubarb, and especially cranberry in there!
cheers–
–Michael
I brewed a Hibiscus Saison with dried hibiscus from the bulk spice section at Natural Grocers, I’m sure other grocery stores carry it as well. I used 6oz for the last 10 minutes of the boil on a 10 gallon batch. The color comes through beautifully and the flavor really compliments the character of the French Saison yeast.
Do it!
I can attest to the quality of this beer as I have tasted it. Did the exact same thing except at whirlpool for 10 minutes.