Mango addition - chunks or puree?

[Kunal Vanjare]

Sorry if I am super late to the party as I have been researching but unable to come to a conclusion.

So I have some fresh mangoes (not frozen). I would like to add them to my beer in the Primary (not going for secondary). Yes I know I need to wait for vigorous fermentation to get over, So i shall do that. Queries :-

1. Chunks or Puree?
2. How do I sanitize the fruit? If chunks, then I can store them in vodka for 2-3 days. Or will freezing be enough?
3. If puree, then how do i sanitize it?
4. Fruit additions before Dry hop? How long do I wait after adding the mango before I dryhop?

I am leaning towards using a Puree but have no idea how to sanitize it. I have read about freezing, pasteurizing, vodka tinctures etc but can't make up my mind.

Some help would be great. Thanks.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

If the purée is canned it is sterile. I used frozen chunks in the 2FV and there's not a lot of mango taste on the finished beer.

 

[Kunal Vanjare]

If the purée is canned it is sterile. I used frozen chunks in the 2FV and there's not a lot of mango taste on the finished beer.

What if I puree a fresh mango using a blender?

 

[Cheshire Cat]

What if I puree a fresh mango using a blender?

Then you should sterilise it by heating to 65C.