I don't think I'd try that if it were me. There's hop oils floating on there too. No big deal if you don't get head retention on this. It's still tasty. Besides, I think the big dose of oatmeal will help counteract some of the fats from your cocoa.
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You can get good head out of this beer even if you use regular cocoa.
I took a little sample glass to find out how mine was coming and look what poured out.
It tates great. It's really coming along quite nice as it ages. I'm thinking it will be solid black gold for Christmas. I left if for two weeks on the vanilla and I might only do one next time - although everyone who has tried it thinks it tastes great but I could do with a bit less vanilla
Thanks Chshre. I still want to compare brews some time.
I brewed this as my first AG on 11/28. Took a hydro sample last night, it's at 1.020. The sample tasted really good, a little "cocoa-ish" still, but I think that the vanilla in secondary will help that. I'm hoping to rack this weekend, probably bottle next weekend, and start drinking at the end of the year.
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The vanilla does help mellow it out but that strong chocolate flavor is going to have up front seats for the roller coaster ride down your throat, not that thats a bad thing.
I left if for two weeks on the vanilla and I might only do one next time - although everyone who has tried it thinks it tastes great but I could do with a bit less vanilla 
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