Peanut Butter

[hilljack13]

Which is best for getting that PB flavor?

PB from jar, the powder, syrup, or something else I am missing.

Planning on trying a stout an would love to get a good PB flavor.

 

[day_trippr]

If I was inclined (which in 20 years of brewing I have never been) I'd go with APEX flavoring and skip the whole mess of using either "real" peanut butter or the powdered stuff...

https://www.apexflavors.com/Beverag...al-alcoholic-beverage-beer-cider-spirits~6225

Cheers!

 

[FloppyKnockers]

I've been a PB2 guy for most of my brewing career. I've recently gone with Brewer's Best for peanut butter and couldn't be happier. I haven't tried the Apex mentioned above, but would be willing to try that too.

 

[hilljack13]

Thanks! I am a PB dude for sure. I might try both...at the same time!

 

[fluketamer]

I second the Brewer’s best peanut butter and their hazelnut is also very good

 

[skibb]

I used roasted peanut pieces (like from nuts.com) that you would see as ice cream toppings. 10#/bbl is a good starting spot - put it in bags in cold brite tank for 24-48 hours. Any longer and you risk extracting bitterness/tanic character

 

[OleBrewing]

If I was inclined (which in 20 years of brewing I have never been)

I agree with this. If I wanted peanut butter flavored stout or porter I would just pair the beer with a peanut butter sandwich, best of both worlds delicious beer and nutritious sandwich.

 

[BeerAndTele]

I second the Brewer’s best peanut butter and their hazelnut is also very good

And a third. I've had good luck with Brewer's Best. Easy does it though; a little goes a long way.

 

[waynetempro]

I’ve done peanut butter flavoring a couple of times by making a slurry of PB2 and vodka. Then dumping it in secondary.

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

The Apex PB flavoring linked above is what Duclaw uses for Sweet Baby Jesus. I much prefer their flavorings over most other options. Easy and works.

 

[hilljack13]

The Apex PB flavoring linked above is what Duclaw uses for Sweet Baby Jesus. I much prefer their flavorings over most other options. Easy and works.

guessing you saw the Sweet Baby Jesus was what I posted in another thread.

 

[JJ900]

I've had great success with 8oz chopped peanuts (roasted, unsalted or lightly salted) and one jar of natural peanut butter - just drain off the oil, put paper towel in top of jar and replace 2-3 times across 5 or so days. Its not the quickest but reliable. Put all in secondary (or primary after fermentation is done).

An aside, I don't trust some of the flavorings. Have you guys had Gunner's Daughter Stout for example? People praise its peanut butter flavor but to me it tastes like an almond oil.