I put 4 oz of cocoa nibs, 1/2 stick of cinnamon, 2 anchos (seeds removed) & 3 vanilla pods...I am soaking some cherry wood chips in brandy. I think I'll add that in a couple of weeks.
My rendition is fermenting. I checked gravity after 9 days it was at 8%. Im trying for 11%. I had to transfer because I dropped a damn chopstick in...dont ask...so I poured some of the yeast sludge in so I hope its enough to bring it up 3 more pts. If not I might have to add another packet of...
I do too!! It is fun to create in my mind new recipes and its super relaxing to do the actual process of brewing. I dont drink too much nowadays because I am in training. I just let my brother in law come over and drink it up.
I also went to the FSIBF this past weekend. THAT was the best beer...