Barrel aged Vanilla flavored recommendations?

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  1. Bradystraps

    Bradystraps Crusader (429) Jan 24, 2013 Connecticut

    I am looking to try a few barrel aged Vanilla flavored brews. Can anyone recommend some?

    Thank you!
     
    #1 Bradystraps, Feb 12, 2014
  2. Ljudsignal

    Ljudsignal Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Massachusetts

    Since you're in New England, Jack's Abby Vanilla Framinghammer was recently released...it's delicious.
     
    #2 Ljudsignal, Feb 12, 2014
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  3. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    Boulevard Rye-on-Rye is not brewed with vanilla, but the Templteon barrels give it a very nice vanilla quality to it.

    I'm not sure of BA beers that are actually brewed with vanilla--at least not ones I've tried. The only one I can think of off the top of my head is The Bruery's White Chocolate, and the most recent batch (2013) had an unexpected tartness to it that I didn't mind, but I know many find off-putting.
     
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  4. Bradystraps

    Bradystraps Crusader (429) Jan 24, 2013 Connecticut

    Looking for something relatively easy to find if possible.
     
    #4 Bradystraps, Feb 12, 2014
  5. ceeg

    ceeg Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2010 New York

    Maine Beer Co's Mean Old Tom should be easy for you to find, it's delicious!
     
    #5 ceeg, Feb 12, 2014
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  6. 1Sundown2C

    1Sundown2C Maven (1,301) Jan 13, 2012 New York

    I get a lot of Vanilla in Victory at Sea.
     
    #6 1Sundown2C, Feb 13, 2014
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  7. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    Mean Old Tom is not barrel aged (to my knowledge), but it is brewed with vanilla, and it is very tasty.

    I haven't had any luck getting any Jack's Abbey here either, but I'm going to keep looking.

    I think the obvious recommendation would be Dark Lord BBA Vanilla Bean.....but that's certainly not something easy to find. Sorry I don't have anything useful to add; I'm basically in the same boat.
     
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  8. GottaHaveMyHops

    GottaHaveMyHops Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2013 Minnesota

    This is not flavored with vanilla but New Holland Dragon's Milk has a quite pleasant note of vanilla. This is largely from aging it in bourbon barrels.
     
    #8 GottaHaveMyHops, Feb 13, 2014
  9. BMMillsy

    BMMillsy Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2012 Florida

    If you have a spare firstborn child to trade, people have extra DB Hunahpus available. Aged on Madagascar vanilla beans.
     
    #9 BMMillsy, Feb 13, 2014
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  10. doppletheGOAT

    doppletheGOAT Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2012 Texas

    It's not barrel aged but Victory At Sea Coffee Vanilla Imperial Porter has a lot of vanilla flavor.
     
    #10 doppletheGOAT, Feb 13, 2014
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  11. asustevo

    asustevo Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 North Carolina

    I wish this was an easy style to find...but Its unfortunately not
     
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  12. mrkdwrds

    mrkdwrds Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2010 California

    BVDL
     
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  13. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    BLVD? :stuck_out_tongue:

    @Bradystraps
    Maybe look for beers that say oak aged instead of bourbon barrel aged? Or maybe consider bourbon/rye itself, Vanilla is one of the most dominant flavors for me in bourbon and rye.

    I get a lot of vanilla from Dragon's Milk, if your heart is set on a BBA beer.
     
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  14. steve50

    steve50 Crusader (433) Dec 10, 2006 New Jersey

    Dragons Milk by New Holland
     
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  15. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    If you feel like hiking it up to Yankee Spirits in Attleboro, MA, I saw a bunch of Barrel Aged Vanilla Framminghammer for sale just last night. The price is steep, $10 for a 500 ml, but if you're willing to drop the bread, it could be just what you're looking for.
     
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  16. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Savant (1,219) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    Not sure of barrel aged, but Mean Old Tom Breckenridge Vanilla Porter Victory at Seas and Creme Brulee from Southern Tier
     
    #16 Givemebeer, Feb 14, 2014
  17. willbm3

    willbm3 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    Was going to mention this. Not barrel aged but it's delicious. One of the best flavored "porters" I've ever had
     
    #17 willbm3, Feb 14, 2014
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  18. velcrogrip

    velcrogrip Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2013 Florida

    This is the absolute best answer to this question for someone in Connecticut. Pretty sure they still have some left if you go to the brewery in Framingham. Much longer trips have been made for beers that don't even compare to that one. It is phenomenal. (just don't go on a tuesday, they are closed on that day)
     
    #18 velcrogrip, Feb 14, 2014
  19. DeanMoriarty

    DeanMoriarty Pooh-Bah (1,897) May 9, 2010 California
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  20. mj81

    mj81 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 New Jersey
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    Old dominion oak barrel has a ton of vanilla flavor.
     
    #20 mj81, Feb 14, 2014
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