Built on a base of a rich, smooth robust porter with hints of rum and molasses behind a coffee-like roasted character, then infused with fragrant vanilla. The vanilla provides a deep, sweet flavor and emanates a heady vanilla perfume.
5.9.% abv – 37.8 ibu – 33.5 srm – 182 kcal/12oz
Recipe Details
Batch Size
Boil Time
IBU
SRM
Est. OG
Est. FG
ABV
6 gal
60 min
37.7 IBUs
33.0 SRM
1.062
1.017
5.9 %
Fermentables
Name
Amount
%
Pale Malt, 2-Row (Rahr)
5.187 lbs
36.08
Pale Malt, Maris Otter
5.19 lbs
36.1
Crystal, Medium (Simpsons)
1.062 lbs
7.39
Barley, Flaked
14 oz
6.09
Aromatic Malt
10 oz
4.35
Special B Malt
10 oz
4.35
Chocolate Malt (Simpsons)
9 oz
3.91
Black Malt (Simpsons)
4 oz
1.74
Hops
Name
Amount
Time
Use
Form
Alpha %
Willamette
3.75 oz
30 min
Boil
Pellet
4.8
Miscs
Name
Amount
Time
Use
Type
Vanilla Bean
2.00 Items
7 days
Secondary
Flavor
Yeast
Name
Lab
Attenuation
Temperature
Flagship (A07)
Imperial Yeast
75%
60°F – 72°F
Mash
Step
Temperature
Time
Mash In
156°F
60 min
Notes
FERMENTOR ADDITION: Madagascar Vanilla Bean – cut into approximately 1/2" pieces and add to secondary fermenter one week before bottling day
