I cracked open the first brew last night after 2 weeks in the bottle and I was less than impressed to say the least. At bottling time I stole a sample with the theif and poured it in a cup and the vanilla flavor was definitely there, not overpowering but a nice aftertaste compliment to the Porter. The beer sat on 2 vanilla beans prepared per everyones advice being split, scraped, and soaked in vodka for a little over 2 weeks.
When I cracked the bottle and had that first sip I was astounded at the complete lack of vanilla. Nothing, none. I am trying to figure out how this is even possible. Perhaps it needed to be stirred in to distribute the flavor more evenly??? I was dead certain this was going to be just like a Vanilla porter clone due to the taste on bottling day.
Ideas?
When I cracked the bottle and had that first sip I was astounded at the complete lack of vanilla. Nothing, none. I am trying to figure out how this is even possible. Perhaps it needed to be stirred in to distribute the flavor more evenly??? I was dead certain this was going to be just like a Vanilla porter clone due to the taste on bottling day.
Ideas?