The other day I noticed that my local Whole Foods sells hemp seeds in bulk, and I thought I might try them in a beer. Does anyone have a good idea of what they might contribute flavorwise?
According to what I’ve found on the internet, they have a flavor that is both “toasty” and “nutty.”
I’m thinking maybe 15% of the grist in a basic pale ale recipe. Thoughts?
Based on the hemp beers I’ve tasted, what they contribute is the ability to say “I brewed a hemp beer”. Maybe there are better examples that I haven’t tried.
Nectar Hemp Ale has always been a good beer. Its a brown ale and the hemp seeds do impart a little bit of a nutty flavor. If you want it to be more intense, you should toast them. I think the key to brewing a good hemp ale is to get “inspired” and then brew!