Not something to be consumed in mass quantities, but the combination was surprisingly tasty. One non-CH remarked that it made both ouyzo and habaneros palatable. We tried the experiment a couple of times to find the right combination as too much hab gave it a bitter 'cap' taste. If you avoid the placenta you should avoid bitterness. I usually do mine in sweet sherry and have never noticed bitterness. We found some 12 month old sherry the other day. It had ascoth like taste and akik of amule a bit like Prattchets Grannys Brew made "mostly from apples" MKMTW in OZ but in the end got a smooth, velvety liquid that went down easy and produced a warm afterglow that filled the head and belly. It went down especially well as with good chocolate. At the end the bottle, the habs themselves were blanched almost white and were completely mild, all of the heat going into the liquid. Enjoy in good health! Happy Holidays! Marc