Licorice Root is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add a distinct licorice flavor to your homemade beer or root beer.
Dark, strong-flavored beers such as porters and stouts typically call for one to two ounces of Licorice root per five-gallon batch, while lighter beers like pilsners require about 1/2 ounce in the same size batch.
Licorice Root contains Glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar and imparts a surprisingly sweet taste to the beer.
In addition to its flavor, Licorice Root can also improve head retention in finished beers.
Licorice Root is often combined with other strong flavorings, such as juniper berries and mugwort, in beers made with black, chocolate, or brown malts to create complex and delicious flavor profiles.
