{"product_id":"curacao-orange-peel","title":"Curaçao Orange Peel (100g)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBitter orange peel for authentic Belgian-style wheat beers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuraçao orange peel is the traditional bitter orange used in Belgian brewing, prized for its subtle, floral citrus character and dry, bitter finish. Unlike sweet orange peel, curaçao imparts a more restrained, complex orange note — less confectionery, more botanical — making it the authentic choice for styles where orange is a background element rather than a forward flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBelgian Witbier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuraçao orange peel is a defining ingredient in Belgian Witbier (white beer) — the unfiltered, top-fermented wheat beer that originated in medieval Belgium. In a Witbier, it is traditionally paired with coriander seed, contributing to the style’s characteristic spiced, hazy character. It is also used in other Belgian wheat styles and spiced ales where a dry citrus note is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the peel to the kettle and steep in the wort for 3–10 minutes before the end of the boil. This preserves the aromatic oils without driving them off through prolonged boiling. Remove the peel before transferring to the fermenter — a hop bag or hop ball\/tube works well for easy removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Curaçao bitter orange peel (dried)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour profile: Subtle, floral citrus with a dry, bitter finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition point: Kettle, last 3–10 minutes of boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional pairing: Coriander seed (Witbier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor: Brupaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a richer, sweeter orange character — closer to Cointreau or Grand Marnier — see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-peel-sweet\"\u003eSweet Orange Peel (100g)\u003c\/a\u003e, which suits IPAs, Christmas ales, and lighter wheat beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harris Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626120868183,"sku":"3189","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/orange_peel_690480e7-c9d7-447a-a253-6667890ff213.jpg?v=1778930140","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/curacao-orange-peel","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}