The Art of Crafting the Perfect Vanilla Beer (and one Cider)

Vanilla beer is the perfect treat for anyone looking to add a little something special to their brew! Whether you're an experienced home brewer or just someone who loves the taste of vanilla, this classic style of beer will bring out subtle notes of warmth and sweetness in every sip.

For those wanting to give making a batch of vanilla beer a go, there are a few recipes that can get you started. The classic vanilla beer recipe calls for a light-bodied lager or ale as the base, with a combination of vanilla extract and/or ground beans used to infuse the finished brew. To really amp up the flavor, some recipes also call for adding aromatics like cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice.

No matter which recipe you try, the results will be sure to please! Vanilla beer is a great way to take your home brew game to the next level and wow friends and family with a truly unique flavor. So grab some ingredients and get brewing! Cheers!

Here are some delicious vanilla beer recipes to try out:

1. Vanilla Porter

This is the perfect sweet and creamy porter with a light vanilla flavor. Use dark malts, roasted barley, and cocoa powder to create a rich flavor base, then add in a few scraped vanilla beans for an extra layer of sweetness. 

2. Vanilla Stout

This thick and creamy stout is the perfect blend of sweet and roasty. Mix in pale malt, roasted barley, and some chocolate malt for a rich flavor base, then add in a few scraped vanilla beans to bring out the sweetness.

3. Vanilla Cream Ale

This light and cream ale has just the perfect amount of vanilla flavor. Start with a mix of pale malts and flaked barley, then add in some corn sugar and a few scraped vanilla beans to create a light and refreshing beer with a hint of sweetness.

4. Vanilla Cider

There’s nothing better than a fresh and fruity cider with a hint of vanilla. Use tart apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and freshly scraped vanilla beans to create an amazing balance of flavors that will be sure to please everyone.

No matter which recipe you choose, adding vanilla will bring an extra layer of deliciousness to your brews!

Have fun experimenting and creating your own signature vanilla beer recipes.

Enjoy!