Whiskey Cake Imperial Stout (All Grain)

[ChisholmTrail]

Batch size: 4 gallons
OG: 1.091
FG: 1.020
IBU: 58
SRM: 37
ABV: 9.5%
Efficiency: 85%
Boil Time: 60 min

Grain Bill:

12 lbs 2 Row (84.2)
3/4 lb Roasted Barley
1/2 lb 80L Crystal Malt
1/2 lb Chocolate Malt
1/4 lb Victory Malt
1/4 lb Flaked Oat

Hops:
1 oz Galena @ 60 min
1 oz Northern Brewer @ 30 min

Additions:
Whirlfloc 15min
1 lb of roasted pecans in the mash
4 oz of bourbon with vanilla beans in secondary

Full Body Single Infusion with batch sparge

Yeast: Wyeast 1056 American Ale

My biggest question is should I go heavier on the bourbon in secondary? The vanilla beans are already soaking in the bourbon, I expect them to do so for another couple weeks before being added to the batch. Any feedback is appreciated, this is only my second AG batch.

 

[ExtremistCow]

My biggest question is should I go heavier on the bourbon in secondary? The vanilla beans are already soaking in the bourbon, I expect them to do so for another couple weeks before being added to the batch. Any feedback is appreciated, this is only my second AG batch.

Not at all. I would wait until you bottle and mix in more bourbon until you reach whatever you think is the right amount.

 

[jessej122]

Let us know how it turns out I'd like to try brewing this. Cheers