Brewing and Distilling

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Dried herbs and botanicals for brewing, distilling and fermentation. From gin botanicals and beer herbs to mead and kombucha ingredients, all available in multiple sizes. Most are certified organic and shipped Australia-wide.

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This collection brings together the dried herbs most commonly used in brewing and distilling. If you are making gin, you will find the key botanicals here: juniper berries, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, liquorice root, citrus peel and more. For absinthe, we carry wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) alongside anise, fennel and other traditional ingredients.

Home brewers will find herbs for flavouring ales, stouts and lagers, including chamomile, dandelion root, nettle and yarrow. For mead makers, hibiscus, elderberries and butterfly pea flower add colour, flavour and character. Kombucha brewers use many of these same herbs to create unique second fermentation flavours.

All herbs are available in multiple sizes, from small 50g bags for experimentation to larger 200g and 500g quantities for regular brewers. Most are certified organic. Browse our full dried herbs range for even more options.

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    About Brewing and Distilling

    Dried herbs and botanicals for home brewing, distilling and fermentation. Whether you are making craft gin, herbal beer, mead, kombucha or experimenting with your own botanical spirits, this collection has the raw ingredients you need. From classic gin botanicals like juniper and coriander seed to specialty herbs like wormwood for absinthe.

    Mudbrick Herb Cottage has been supplying dried herbs to Australian homes for over 20 years. All our brewing herbs are available in multiple sizes so you can start small or buy in bulk. Most are certified organic. We ship Australia-wide with Regular Post at $10.95 or Express Post at $12.95.

    Frequently asked questions

    What botanicals do I need to make gin?

    The essential gin botanical is juniper berries, which gives gin its distinctive piney flavour. Beyond that, most gin recipes include coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, and citrus peel (lemon or orange). From there you can add your own signature botanicals like liquorice root, cardamom, lemon balm, lavender or native Australian ingredients like lemon myrtle and pepper berries.

    Can I use these herbs for making absinthe?

    Yes, we carry the key herbs traditionally used in absinthe production. Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is the defining ingredient, and we stock it in multiple sizes. You will also find anise, fennel, hyssop and other herbs used in traditional absinthe recipes. Please note that distilling spirits at home requires a licence in Australia.

    What herbs are good for brewing beer?

    Before hops became the standard bittering agent, brewers used a wide range of herbs. Popular choices for herbal beer include yarrow, mugwort, chamomile, heather, dandelion root, nettle and sweet gale. These can be used as the primary bittering and flavouring agent (as in a traditional gruit ale) or alongside hops to add complexity.

    Which herbs work well for mead?

    Mead pairs beautifully with botanicals. Hibiscus adds a deep red colour and tart berry flavour. Elderberries give a rich, winey character. Butterfly pea flower creates a striking blue or purple colour that shifts with pH. Lavender, chamomile and rose petals are also popular additions for floral meads.

    Can I use these herbs for kombucha?

    Yes, many of these herbs make excellent kombucha flavourings during the second fermentation. Add dried herbs directly to your bottled kombucha and let them infuse for 2 to 4 days. Hibiscus, ginger, turmeric, lavender and lemon balm are popular choices. Start with about one teaspoon of dried herb per 500ml bottle and adjust to taste.

    Do you ship brewing herbs Australia-wide?

    Yes, all dried herbs ship Australia-wide. Regular Post is $10.95 and Express Post is $12.95. Orders are sent Monday to Thursday. Dried herbs are lightweight and travel well. See our shipping information page for full details.

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