Newbie wanting to make a Porter...

[herbie53]

I'm still somewhat new to home brewing and I would like to make a Porter. I was planning on using a liquid extract kit as I am relatively new to this... I'd like to make a Porter thats slightly sweet, maybe with a touch of vanilla(?) Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[BDawg]

Welcome-

Austin Home Brew has a vanilla porter kit. I have never tried this kit, but I have bought other things from them. They are very reputable.
I realize the kit would probably be a little better with real vanilla beans, but try it this way and then if you like it, you can look up how to do one using real vanilla beans.

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_i ... cts_id=302

HTH-

[TheDarkSide]

Check this one out...

http://beerdujour.com/Recipes/Jamil/The_Jamil_Show_-_Vanila_Robust_Porter,_Extract.html

You can also download the epsidode from the Jamil Show that features this recipe (5-8-2006 ).

[ddgbrewing]

Welcome... I have the Jamil Vanilla Porter on my list of brews for this month. I would say using vanilla beans are the way to go.

[herbie53]

Thanks guys... appreciate the advice!