Ryanh1801
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Any one tried to clone this? Just found some at Central market and remembered how much I like it. Would love to clone it.
RichBrewer said:I haven't tried to clone their vanilla porter but I definitely enjoyed the original.
I'm not a fan of vanilla in beer but they did a darn good job with this. I would definitely order it in a restaurant or bar. (Or in their brewery)
Buford said:I've tried it but could barely drink it. It must say something about my taste that other folks say it's got a good amount of vanilla in it, but to me it tastes way too vanilla-y. I like vanilla, but I can't go this beer.
BrewBrain said:Not the same beer, but I've tried the vanilla porter from Dry Dock Brewing and found it excellent. They have homebrew versions of their recipes on their site. I've got the AG version of the vanilla porter clearing now.
I'm at my undisclosed wifi location having lunch and enjoying a Breckenridge Vanilla Porter. (I may have to post this in that thread as well.) I understand that they will be phasing this out.... .
Here's the take away for you. It is served here way too cold and in a frosted mug to boot. Its a completely useless beer when served that way. I have them put it in a glass right from the dishwasher. THAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
You will not be able to tightly control this as a brewer.
I'm not sure if this is feasable, but you may have to brew for this kind of environment. As homebrewers we brew beer and serve at the correct temperature and pressure. Is it possible to compensate for the LCD when formulating your recipies?
BrewBrain said:Not the same beer, but I've tried the vanilla porter from Dry Dock Brewing and found it excellent. They have homebrew versions of their recipes on their site. I've got the AG version of the vanilla porter clearing now.
Not the same beer, but I've tried the vanilla porter from Dry Dock Brewing and found it excellent. They have homebrew versions of their recipes on their site. I've got the AG version of the vanilla porter clearing now.
This beer is so much better if you can find it on tap somewhere, the bottled version really doesn't do it justice
Anybody??? I plugged this into BeerSmith and the IBUs were a tad high. I'd like to reduce the hops a but unsure where.
Anybody??? I plugged this into BeerSmith and the IBUs were a tad high. I'd like to reduce the hops a but unsure where.
Anybody??? I plugged this into BeerSmith and the IBUs were a tad high. I'd like to reduce the hops a but unsure where.
I just made the kit I listed below from Northern Brewer as part of SWMBO's birthday gift because she loves Breckenridge Vanilla porter. In addition I soaked 3 split vanilla beans in brandy for 7 days and added then to the carboy for 10 days before bottling. It sat for about 6 weeks total before bottle. It is very strong, very smooth and "similar to Breckenridge Vanilla porter." I would add the vanilla 3-5 days before bottling next time. This is not a clone of Breckenridge's by any means, but it is similar, easy and delicious. Also cut the bittering hops in half.
SPECIALTY GRAIN
- 2 lbs Rahr 2-row
- 1 lbs Flaked Wheat
- 1 lbs Chocolate Wheat
- 0.5 lbs Caramel Wheat
FERMENTABLES
- 6 lbs Wheat malt syrup
HOPS & FLAVORINGS
- 1 oz Summit (60 min)
- 0.5 oz Cascade (10 min)
- 0.5 oz Centennial Type (10 min)
- 0.5 oz Cascade (0 min)
- 0.5 oz Centennial Type (0 min)
YEAST
- WYEAST 1056 AMERICAN ALE.Apparent attenuation:
73-77%. Flocculation: low—medium. Optimum temp: 60–72° F.
OR
- DRY YEAST ALTERNATIVE: SAFALE US-05 ALE.
Optimum temp: 59–75° F
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