The flowers upon blooming are bitter and warming. Especially good in lighter ales. Best to use fresh. Varieties of chanterelles grow wild in Oregon and Washington. Soak a pound of chopped chanterelles in a fifth of vodka for two weeks and then use the vodka to flavor a simple pale ale at bottling.
Cloves have an assertive, dark aroma that is warm and rich.
Used to flavor ales. Best added at bottling by using a strong clove tea. Look for cloves that are bright, reddish-brown color on the stem and lighter on the crown. They should be rough to the touch and snap cleanly. Good cloves will exude a small amount of oil if pressed with the fingernail.