
Dried Sweet Orange Peel – Bright & Citrusy for Brewing
Enhance Your Brews with Sweet, Zesty Citrus Flavor
Dried Sweet Orange Peel, available in 1 oz and 2 oz packages, is an excellent way to infuse your homebrew with vibrant, citrusy notes. Sourced from sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis), this peel provides a fruity, mild citrus flavor with subtle floral undertones—perfect for adding complexity to a wide range of beer styles, meads, and even ciders.
How to Use Sweet Orange Peel in Brewing
Sweet orange peel is commonly used in Belgian-style witbiers, wheat beers, saisons, holiday ales, and meads to provide a clean, bright citrus character without the bitterness of bitter orange varieties.
- Boil Addition: Add in the last 5–10 minutes of the boil to extract essential oils and citrus aroma.
- Secondary Fermentation: For a fresher, fruitier orange flavor, steep in secondary fermentation.
Recommended Usage:
- Light Citrus Aroma: 0.25–0.5 oz per 5 gallons
- Balanced Citrus Flavor: 0.5–1 oz per 5 gallons
- Bold Orange Character: 1–2 oz per 5 gallons
Why Choose Dried Sweet Orange Peel?
- Adds Sweet, Mild Citrus Flavor – Perfect for classic wheat beers and fruit-forward brews.
- Pairs Well with Spices & Herbs – Complements coriander, chamomile, vanilla, and honey.
- Versatile Brewing Ingredient – Ideal for Belgian wits, wheat beers, saisons, and meads.
- Convenient 1 oz & 2 oz Packages – Flexible sizing for different batch sizes.
Craft Refreshing, Citrus-Forward Beers & Meads
Whether you're brewing a classic Belgian witbier, a honey-orange mead, or a refreshing summer ale, dried sweet orange peel adds the perfect touch of citrus complexity. Bring bright, fruity flavors to your brew with this essential ingredient!