Thinking of using some vanilla essence in a beer, just looking for some background vanilla hints, anybody got any idea on what sort of usage required for this?
Thanks for all the replies so far, I'm shying away from the vanilla pod, due to difficulty in measuring the result, Ive got some queens vanilla essence, It already contains alcohol as a preservative, so doesnt need pasteurising, was thinking of adding it in at start of ferment, the brew action will help mix it through, I'm only looking for a slight complexity, not a lolly pop. As yet I havent decided a ratio. I've also emailed Queens, to see if any of their whitecoats can suggest an appropriate rate.
another option would be to make a vanilla sugar and use it to prime with! :beerbang:
blitz up a whole vanilla bean in your priming sugar until its like icing sugar add that to secondary or make a sugar syrup from it. :beerbang:
Great Idea - Vanilla priming sugar...i like the cut of your jib!
Ha ha fourstar, no wonder your wearing those fake vampire teeth, your real set have succumbed to sugar.
If it works anything like ive used Hazelnut extract, 25ml in a keg is just on perfect.
Great Idea - Vanilla priming sugar...i like the cut of your jib!
What style of beer are you adding this to? I love hazelnut.
If you are worried about measuring the result, it may be an idea to add the vanilla when you are bottling your beer.Thanks for all the replies so far, I'm shying away from the vanilla pod, due to difficulty in measuring the result, Ive got some queens vanilla essence
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