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**SD-SLIM** · 10-21-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by danorocks17

how long do you recommend that I keep it in the vodka, SD?

A minimum of 3 weeks...maximum of 8 weeks. The longer you wait the more intense the vanilla flavor will be.

danorocks17 · 10-21-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SD-SLIM

A minimum of 3 weeks...maximum of 8 weeks. The longer you wait the more intense the vanilla flavor will be.

excellent, thanks. i think it will be closer to 8 weeks because my primary will be full starting tomorrow for about a month.

Crr001 · 03-08-2012, 09:27 PM

Sorry for the newb question here but are you using 2 row pale or 6 row pale?

**SD-SLIM** · 03-08-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crr001

Sorry for the newb question here but are you using 2 row pale or 6 row pale?

2 row, you will find very few recipes with 6 row because it has a 1 to 2% less yield in extracted sugars.

Crr001 · 03-09-2012, 08:08 PM

Thats what I was thinking. In my calcs last night I was leaning towards 2 row.

Thanks!

**SD-SLIM** · 03-10-2012, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Crr001

Thats what I was thinking. In my calcs last night I was leaning towards 2 row.

Thanks!

Let me know how it turns out!

sully_0123 · 03-10-2012, 08:39 AM

If adding vanilla how much vodka for soaking? and when do you add it to the the brew? sorry for Q. just on my 3rd brew, but loving every minute of it.

**SD-SLIM** · 03-10-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sully_0123

If adding vanilla how much vodka for soaking? and when do you add it to the the brew? sorry for Q. just on my 3rd brew, but loving every minute of it.

Take your vanilla beans, make a cut in the middle of each bean (don't cut in half, just make a cut to expose the interior of the bean), submerse the beans in vodka (just enough to cover them but not much more...allow 3 to 8 weeks for complete extraction of vanilla flavor....adding to your beer will depend on your recipe, but most will call for it to be added in the conditioning/aging stage!

sully_0123 · 03-12-2012, 05:49 AM

thanks, SD

happy brewing!!!!

ScottSingleton · 03-12-2012, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SD-SLIM

Take your vanilla beans, make a cut in the middle of each bean (don't cut in half, just make a cut to expose the interior of the bean), submerse the beans in vodka (just enough to cover them but not much more...allow 3 to 8 weeks for complete extraction of vanilla flavor....adding to your beer will depend on your recipe, but most will call for it to be added in the conditioning/aging stage!

If I'm kegging can I just drop the whole beans and vodka right into the keg? Or do you strain out the beans and only drop in the vodka itself?