I want to add some citrus zest, hops and spices to an American Wheat that I just kegged up. I dry hop in the keg all of the time but I’m a little concerned about using zest. What sanitation precautions should I take with the fruit zest and dry spices?
Not sure with the spicwes…but you could dip citus rind in a bit of vodka before adding it. I would guess the spices will be ok, but orange or lemon rind will have quite a few nasties on it.
If you haven’t made this recipe before I would recommend steeping the spices and zest in vodka for a week or two and then adding the liquid to taste.