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I've been experimenting with vanilla a couple times this year in porter. The first time, I used five beans in a few ounces of vodka for about 3 days. I added the entire contents (vodka and beans) into the secondary and let it sit for about 10 days. Honestly, I did not taste the vanilla nearly...

Barktoberfest by Thirsty Dog is by far the best, in my opinion. Last year a friend and I did a blind taste test of seven different brands, and both found Barktoberfest to be the best tasting and most distinct. Not sure if you'll find it very easily outside of the Cleveland market though.

Last year, a friend and I did a blind taste test of seven different Oktoberfest brews. We both separately chose Barktoberfest from Thirsty Dog to be the best.