Using Trees in Unsual Ways to Create Unique Flavor Profiles

Using maple, hickory, juniper, and oak trees as guides, we describe how to create unique flavors from leaves, bark, sap, nuts, buds, berries, and branches. We’ll discuss historical uses of each tree and the different ways they add complexity to beer. We’ll also describe how to harvest different tree parts, prepare them for brew day, and add them to beer, with advice on preserving ingredients for brewing at different times of the year.