Flavouring Extracts

Artificial flavours, on the other hand, are made from components that are not produced by nature. To create the taste, a chemist uses blends of chemicals to develop the specific flavour that they want to make. Synthetic compounds produced inside the laboratory create an artificial flavour extract that is similar to the natural flavour that it tries to mimic.

The homebrewing flavouring extracts from Brewer's Best have been formulated for enhancing the flavour when making beer (and in some cases, they may also be used in winemaking). The extracts you will find on your grocery store shelves may be less expensive, however, they will not give you the desired results.

As a homebrewer, which should you choose? It largely depends on your preference. The price of natural extracts was at one time three to five times higher than artificial flavouring, this is no longer the case. It was for that reason that most inexperienced brewers tested their abilities and brewing skills first using artificial flavours before they started to purchase natural extracts.