EBucky
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I decided to add vanilla bean extract (homemade using vodka and 2 beans) during bottling. I bottled 1/2 the batch with the vanilla and 1/2 without it. Both were really good; I am not sure which is better because the reviews were almost split 50/50. I think those that aren't porter drinkers enjoyed the vanilla porter better, but everyone agreed that this is a great beer (recipe). If anyone is curious about the vanilla porter, I would definitely recommend doing a split batch; its almost like you end up with 2 different beers from 1 batch.