{"product_id":"cloves-20g","title":"Cloves 20g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloves 20g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloves in Home Brewing are one of the most potent, warming spices used in home brewing. They deliver a powerful punch of spicy warmth, subtle sweetness, and a deeply complex aroma driven by eugenol—the core essential oil found in the spice. Because of their intensity, cloves must be treated with caution; using too much will quickly introduce an overbearing, medicinal, or tongue-numbing character to your beverage.Flavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarming Spice: Adds an intense, pungent, and sharp spice profile that perfectly counterbalances sweet or heavy malt bills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstringent\/Bitter Nuances: Carries a slight touch of natural bitterness and woody astringency that helps dry out the finish of darker beers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEugenol Expression: Imparts the classic \"medicinal spice\" or Christmas-like fragrance commonly associated with winter ales, mulled wines, and specialty gins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Beer Styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Dubbels \u0026amp; Quadrupels: Compliments the dark stone fruit, plum, and raisin-like malt profiles characteristic of heavy Belgian ales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStouts \u0026amp; Porters: Enhances the deep roasted notes, chocolate backbones, and coffee undertones by cutting through the sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter \u0026amp; Christmas Warmers: Serves as a foundational element alongside cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for holiday brews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Usage Guidelines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a standard 19-litre (5-gallon) batch, less is always more. A single whole clove goes a remarkably long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate Kettle Boil (Last 5–10 minutes)2 to 4 whole buds. Toss the whole cloves directly into the boiling wort. Boiling sanitises the spice and extracts balanced flavor compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondary Infusion (Dry-spicing \/ Aging)1 to 2 whole buds. Lightly crush the buds and drop them into a sanitised mesh bag. Steep during secondary conditioning for 2–4 days, tasting daily until the desired profile is hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVodka Tincture (Safest Method)3 to 4 whole buds. Soak lightly crushed cloves in a small splash of vodka for 1–2 weeks. Strain out the liquid and dose it directly into your bottling bucket or keg to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pharma Germania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57522177507494,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0161\/3646\/files\/Cloves-scaled.jpg?v=1790414219","url":"https:\/\/www.beerlab.co.za\/products\/cloves-20g","provider":"BeerLab Home Brew Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}