Vanilla Porter Extract Beer Recipe Kit

Vanilla Porter Dark, smooth, and softly indulgent. Vanilla Porter blends rich chocolate and cocoa flavors with a smooth, warming vanilla finish. Roasted malts deliver notes of caramel, dark bread, and soft roast, while vanilla enhances the malt character without adding sweetness. Full-flavored yet balanced, this porter is indulgent without being heavy—perfect for cool evenings or anytime you’re craving something darker. Tasting Notes Aroma: Cocoa, milk chocolate, soft roast, and smooth vanilla. Appearance: Deep brown to nearly black with a creamy tan head. Flavor: Chocolate and caramel up front, followed by gentle roast and a rounded vanilla finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, smooth, and velvety with a lingering warmth. Brewing Notes Style: Vanilla Porter Fermentation Range: 60–72°F OG: 1.053 IBU: 40 ABV: 5.2% Looking for the all-grain version? Check out the Vanilla Porter All-Grain Kit. Vanilla Porter – Style Background Vanilla Porter builds on the foundation of a classic American Porter, using roasted malts to create flavors of chocolate, cocoa, and soft coffee-like roast. The addition of vanilla enhances these malt-driven flavors, smoothing bitterness and adding warmth without making the beer sweet. When done well, vanilla doesn’t stand apart as a separate flavor—it amplifies the porter’s natural chocolate character and softens sharper roast notes. The result is a dark beer that feels rich and indulgent while remaining balanced and highly drinkable. Style Guidelines SRM: 20–40 IBU: 25–50 OG: 1.050–1.060 ABV: 4.8–6.5%