That pigs disease didn't stop me from brewing the Gnar

[Evan B]

I'm assuming you add the whole 6oz capt. morgan + spices and don't strain anything out. (?).

Every used any vanilla extract of vanilla bean?

I tried titrating using an eyedropper and a 6oz sample of the beer, and the more I added, the better it tasted. So I just dumped the whole thing in, spices and all.

Never done it with vanilla bean, but I'm not against trying it in the future.

[nathanm]

That sounds good.....the Capt. Morgan (or something similar) will provide another layer of flavors....I think i'm going to add some quality vanilla extract instead of a bean so I can control that flavor a little better. Can't wait for this to get carbonated.

Do you think it is necessary to soak the spices for two weeks? - i'm thinking 2 days as my beer has been sitting in the keg (not carbonating) for two weeks already.

[Evan B]

That sounds good.....the Capt. Morgan (or something similar) will provide another layer of flavors....I think i'm going to add some quality vanilla extract instead of a bean so I can control that flavor a little better. Can't wait for this to get carbonated.

Do you think it is necessary to soak the spices for two weeks? - i'm thinking 2 days as my beer has been sitting in the keg (not carbonating) for two weeks already.

I don't know if it's necessary, but it's how I did it Bugeater also does the same thing with his famous oatmeal cookie beer.

Did you brew up the recipe I posted, or your own?

[nathanm]

I don't know if it's necessary, but it's how I did it Bugeater also does the same thing with his famous oatmeal cookie beer.

Did you brew up the recipe I posted, or your own?

I brewed up my own recipe, pulled from the deep recesses of my brain. It turned out good I think, though i haven't really tasted it yet since it is still at room temp with no carb - it has potential to be good though - i'll post the recipe if it turns out like I hope. I used a lot of Special B. Has a great red color.