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The Chamomile got its name from a Greek word which means earth apple? and many other words that meant apple since the plant often has a distinguishable apple-like scent. There are many names of the Chamomile like wild Chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, pineapple weed and scented mayweed.

Citrus limon Adds a lemon/citrus flavor and aroma. Great for Summer ales and wheat beers.

Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort was used in the Middle Ages to ward off evil possession and was a popular stuffing for roast goose. As the name implies, it was traditionally used in mugs of beer before the popularity of hops. Europeans frequently stuffed pillows with mugwort (and hops) to bring good and vivid dreams.

Add to a beer recipe to increase its alcohol level without making it more malty or sweet. Use in place of some malt in a homebrew recipe to lighten the Body and increase the drinkability of beers that are too heavy. Light candi is great in tripels and lighter colored Belgian ales. Can be used in any homebrew recipe. Ferments very cleanly and completely. Typical recipes will call for 1 or 2 pounds in 5 gallons. Lovibond rating: 0 degree L.

Used by professional brewers to produce some of the unique beers of Belgium

Bottom fermenting yeast originating from Berlin (Germany) recommended for the production of fruity and estery lagers. Its lower attenuation profile gives beers with a good length on the palate

American ale yeast producing well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very clean, crisp end palate. Forms a firm foam head and presents a very good ability to stay in suspension during fermentation.

English ale yeast selected for its fast fermentation character and its ability to form a compact sediment at the end of fermentation, helping to improve beer clarity. Recommended for the production of a large range of ales and specially adapted to cask-conditioned ones and fermentation in cylindo-conical tanks.

Comet's flavor profile rests heavily on a strong accent of grapefruit. It does feature solid bittering capabilities and traditionally brewers considered it best suited as a bittering agent for American-style lagers. Recently however, there has been a surge in its use as a dry-hop in ales and IPA's. Alpha Acid: 9.4% - 12.4%.

Best known for a sweet, candy-like aroma with notes of cherry and mango. Alpha Acid: 14-16%

Distinct fruit characteristics including honeydew melon and strawberry flavors Typical Alpha Acid: 6.9 - 7.5%.

Cashmere is a dual-purpose stunner evoking coconut, melon, tangerine, and other tropical and spicy notes alongside smooth bitterness. Alpha Acid: 6.9% - 10.1%. Contact customer service for exact alpha acid content.

Maltodextrin is less than 5% fermentable. Use up to 8 oz in 5 gallons to increase body and mouthfeel.

Lactose is non-fermentable milk sugar and adds sweetness to drier beers.

100% Dextrose.

This unique priming sugar is in tablet format and is made from dextrose, dry malt extract, and heading powder. To use, add 3 to 5 tablets per 12 oz. bottle depending on desired carbonation level, and condition for 1 week. Each 4.5 ounce pack contains approximately 250 tablets.

Basic extract for all light-colored, lightly flavored lagers and ales. Lovibond: 6

Exclusive to LD Carlson, this base malt extract is made using most of the essential malts used for color, body and flavor in all porter recipes; brown, chocolate and caramel

Provides proteins and amino acids necessary for yeast nutrition, head retention and body along with color and mild flavor. A unique liquid adjunct to boost initial gravities while increasing overall brewing capacity. Can be used for 100% extract brewing to produce sorghum beer or use it with concentrated worts to product almost any beer style.

Adds color, uniqiue flavor and gravity to any beer

Aurantium amarae pericarpium Also called "Curaçau orange peel", these green-gray peels are one of the most popular specialty herbs on the market. They are used commercially by domestic brewers to duplicate the beer styles that put Belgium on the brewing map. While not very bitter, they are a key ingredient in Belgian style white beers.

Coriandrum sativum Ancient Egyptian and Sanskrit texts document the use of coriander for more than 3,000 years. The Chinese once believed the herb conferred immortality and in the Middle Ages it was put into love potions as an aphrodisiac. Coriander is now widely used in specialty and Belgian style beers.

Sweet orange peel has a brighter orange color and has a relatively thin peel compared to bitter orange and when added in similar quantities to bitter orange peel, it gives a beers a strong orange flavor. Sweet orange peel is combined with coriander in some Belgium beers, used in holiday ales, and as an aromatic ingredient in some wines.