I'm looking for a critique or input on the following recipe.
I'm making this beer to be ready for Nov - Dec holiday time.
Suggestions welcome.
Vanilla Cream Stout
4 lbs. dark liquid extract
3 lbs. light liquid extract
1 lb. carapils
.5 lb. chocolate
.5 lb. roasted barley
2 oz. real vanilla extract - last 5 minutes
1 oz. willamette 60 min.
1 oz. williamette 30 min.
8 oz. lactose boiled with priming sugar
2 oz. real vanilla extract in bottling bucket
I am using vanilla extract instead of beans because -
a) I don't know where to buy them and
b) I have a pint of extract I picked up in Grenada last year.
I use liquid extract for ease of use, cost considerations and my LBHS carries it in bulk. I considered flaked barley or wheat but decided against.
I have all of the ingredients purchased and will be brewing tomorrow night.
Whaddya think?
I'm making this beer to be ready for Nov - Dec holiday time.
Suggestions welcome.
Vanilla Cream Stout
4 lbs. dark liquid extract
3 lbs. light liquid extract
1 lb. carapils
.5 lb. chocolate
.5 lb. roasted barley
2 oz. real vanilla extract - last 5 minutes
1 oz. willamette 60 min.
1 oz. williamette 30 min.
8 oz. lactose boiled with priming sugar
2 oz. real vanilla extract in bottling bucket
I am using vanilla extract instead of beans because -
a) I don't know where to buy them and
b) I have a pint of extract I picked up in Grenada last year.
I use liquid extract for ease of use, cost considerations and my LBHS carries it in bulk. I considered flaked barley or wheat but decided against.
I have all of the ingredients purchased and will be brewing tomorrow night.
Whaddya think?