Bananas Foster Creamy Ale (All Grain) **pic intensive**

[Revvy]

This is the first time I've seen this thread. Looks and sounds awesome. Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

 

[rifraf]

Also excited to see how this turns out

 

[sweetcell]

details, please!

 

[8Bit]

Looking forward to hearing about the end result. I want to use some of your techniques to incorporate bananas into a dunkel.

 

[I_B_Mongo]

"Well...we're waiting."
-Judge Smails

But seriously, how is it??

 

[Disintegr8or]

We're waiting, OP.

 

[smalliewader]

I'm always looking for something really different....anxiously waiting for the review of the first bottle like many others.

 

[Sudz]

Anticipation!

Come on.... tell us like it is.

 

[one8tvw]

ok guys i'm here. last night i opened my first one, and it still is barely carbed up, being it is almost 9%abv I figured it would take a little longer than normal. Flavor wise this is spot-on Bananas Foster! I seriously cant wait for this to be carbonated, damn high OG beers!

Here is what she looks like though...

 

[8Bit]

Looks lovely. Do you think that 5 lbs of bananas is the magic number or would you add more or less if you brewed this one again?

I love bananas and this is one awesome looking brew!

 

[one8tvw]

I honestly wouldn't change a thing on this recipe...all the way down to infusing my Sailor Jerry with vanilla bean 2 weeks prior

 

[sfrisby]

If my math is right, the 5lb of bananas adds 1.5% ABV. That look right to others?

 

[Disintegr8or]

OK I am definitely doing this one!

 

[SuburbanBrewer]

After my wheat brew next weekend, this definitely getting brewed!

 

[SuburbanBrewer]

One question though, as I'm a better drinker than a chef. How do you split a vanilla bean/where can I buy them?

 

[bottlebomber]

One question though, as I'm a better drinker than a chef. How do you split a vanilla bean/where can I buy them?

You just slice it lengthwise. I highly recommend finding them in bulk online because if you go walking into the grocery store into the spice aisle (they are sure to have them) they will be happy to sell you 2 shriveled beans crammed into a spice jar for $15, and I'm not exaggerating. You could probably get down to a dollar a bean if you search.

 

[SuburbanBrewer]

You just slice it lengthwise. I highly recommend finding them in bulk online because if you go walking into the grocery store into the spice aisle (they are sure to have them) they will be happy to sell you 2 shriveled beans crammed into a spice jar for $15, and I'm not exaggerating. You could probably get down to a dollar a bean if you search.

Thanks!

 

[rifraf]

One question though, as I'm a better drinker than a chef. How do you split a vanilla bean/where can I buy them?

Check out Penzey's online. High quality, always fresh.

 

[Crimsonwine]

One question though, as I'm a better drinker than a chef. How do you split a vanilla bean/where can I buy them?

I buy mine on ebay....best deal in town....

 

[CCBrewer]

i hate you guys.... im now being forced to make this hahah

 

[breweRN]

one8tvw,

this sounds delicious! if you need someone to come over and make sure it actually tastes good, i will totally volunteer. I'm not that far away from you and would love to give this a taste test.

 

[bottlebomber]

I buy mine on ebay....best deal in town....

Dude... I had no idea. I usually check eBay for everything too

 

[one8tvw]

one8tvw,

this sounds delicious! if you need someone to come over and make sure it actually tastes good, i will totally volunteer. I'm not that far away from you and would love to give this a taste test.

I will totally let you know as soon as this is carbed up. Maybe we can trade 4 packs.

And yes buy your vanilla from eBay. You will save tons of money.
I buy prime grade bourbon vanilla beans
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290621989999?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3141wt_881

 

[Sudz]

I never made a banana beer, actually never had one until the other night. Being aware of this thread, I ordered one at the local pub and was very pleased with the results. Now I'm hooked.

Will the banana oil in the bananas mess with the head formation?

You got me lookin' at giving this one a shot....

 

[Sudz]

Okay, just so I got things straight....

Your grain bill produced 5 gallons of wort? I'm assuming this and guessing you have the primary in a 6 1/2 carboy?

The reason I ask, is I'm also assuming you add the primary and the banana smoothie both to the secondary about day 21? So the secondary must be a 6 1/2 carboy as well.

Just trying to understand the volumes you're working with so I can plan out my equipment. Basically, are you working with 5 gallons of primary wort or something less?

Cheers....

 

[one8tvw]

-I used 6.5 gal carboys for both primary and secondary

-5 gallons of wort

-Primary was only 7 days

-Racked onto banana smoothie and let it sit for 21 days in secondary

 

[Delaney]

interesting...

 

[klyph]

Looks like a good brew. I'm also diggin' the clear Moose's Tooth growler, I love that place!

+1 I have three of those growlers above my cabinets.

 

[one8tvw]

i have a few of them too, when i lived in anchorage that place was my jam!

 

[jjbb239]

When do you think you will have your first taste of this current batch.