Imperial Stout need help with flavoring

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  1. ablemedic49

    ablemedic49 Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2016 Virginia

    Hey all,

    It's been awhile since I've posted anything. I have been pretty darn busy. Anyways, I am thinking for my next 5 Gal batch of making an all grain Imperial Stout. I reckon I'd like to shoot for an ABV of about 10-11%. Aside from the rich malts, the main flavor I'd really like to shine through on this is black licorice. I really want it to basically taste similar to Jagermeister. I have heard of using Anise, but other than that I really don't know how much, or if there are better options. I don't want it to overpower and ruin my stout, but I definitely want it to be a little more than a subtle note of licorice, any suggestions?

    Cheers!
     
    #1 ablemedic49, Aug 18, 2016
  2. wspscott

    wspscott Pooh-Bah (1,958) May 25, 2006 Kentucky
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    #2 wspscott, Aug 19, 2016
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  3. anteater

    anteater Pooh-Bah (1,936) Sep 10, 2012 Oregon
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    Licorice stout immediately brings First Nail and Rusty Nail to mind, which are both brewed with brewer's licorice. I think that would be a good place to start. If that doesn't give you the amount of flavor your looking for you could consider making a tincture or dry hopping with aniseed. Caraway seed apparently also tastes like licorice but I don't know much about using it.

    Finally... if you're really trying to make a beer that tastes like Jager... you could consider adding some Jager!
     
    #3 anteater, Aug 19, 2016
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  4. BumpkinBrewer

    BumpkinBrewer Pundit (993) Jan 6, 2010 Massachusetts

    Grabbed this quickly from the googler: "Jägermeister's ingredients include 56 herbs, fruits, roots, and spices, including citrus peel, licorice,anise, poppy seeds, saffron, ginger, juniper berries, and ginseng. These ingredients are ground, then steeped in water and alcohol for 2–3 days."
     
    #4 BumpkinBrewer, Aug 19, 2016
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  5. ablemedic49

    ablemedic49 Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2016 Virginia

    Thanks everyone for the replies! Looks like I might just start with some brewer's licorice and see where that takes me.

    Wow juniper berries, I would have never interpreted that from the flavor profile. Interesting.
     
    #5 ablemedic49, Aug 20, 2016
  6. Bryan12345

    Bryan12345 Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2016 Texas

    Also, consider a lager yeast. I have a beautiful Baltic porter with licorice notes even though the grain bill is for a big heavy stout.
     
    #6 Bryan12345, Aug 29, 2016
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