Looking for a beer like BCBS Vanilla Rye

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  1. jlee

    jlee Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2014 Wisconsin

    So this past weekend a local bar tapped 2013 BCBS, 2014 BCBBW and the BCBS Vanilla Rye. My wife and I went, and she got to try the vanilla. When she did, she said that was the first time ever that she "got it" - she understood why I wait in line for beers or show up early to a tapping, because of that pour of vanilla rye.

    So my question is, are there any other beers out there anyone can think of that come even somewhat close to the vanilla rye? She doesn't drink a ton of beer, but I'd like to seek out some new stuff to get her more into it. Thanks!
     
    #1 jlee, Feb 20, 2015
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  2. SomethingClever

    SomethingClever Grand Pooh-Bah (4,871) Feb 22, 2013 Ohio
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    buy or trade for some BCBCS stout and add a touch of Vanilla
     
    #2 SomethingClever, Feb 20, 2015
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  3. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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    I think you mean regular Bourbon County.

    I've done it and it is actually not far from Vanilla Rye.
     
    #3 dar482, Feb 20, 2015
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  4. Connortripp

    Connortripp Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2014 Minnesota

    That's tough. Off the top of my head, I can't come up with something comparable. Parabola 2014 is fantastic.
     
    #4 Connortripp, Feb 20, 2015
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  5. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Jack's Abbey Barrel Aged Vanilla Framinghammer is the closest I can think of
     
    #5 Fox82791, Feb 20, 2015
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  6. papat444

    papat444 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,961) Dec 28, 2006 Canada (QC)
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    I saw a thread...think it was FB on how to make your own BCBS variants at home. Someone less lazy than me cann probably find it :sunglasses:
     
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  7. SomethingClever

    SomethingClever Grand Pooh-Bah (4,871) Feb 22, 2013 Ohio
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    No I meant the coffee that's what I thought Vanilla Rye tasted like to a T
     
    #7 SomethingClever, Feb 20, 2015
  8. Dan_Inreallife

    Dan_Inreallife Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2012 Colorado

    Several threads about that topic right here on BA actually
     
    #8 Dan_Inreallife, Feb 20, 2015
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  9. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    Didn't you post the video of it on YouTube?
     
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  10. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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    I did! Thanks for checking out the video.
     
    #10 dar482, Feb 20, 2015
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  11. jlee

    jlee Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2014 Wisconsin

    Interesting thoughts, thanks for the replies! I was able to get 2 4-packs of BCBS this year, and after sharing a couple of bottles with friends who struck out, I have 1 4-pack left. Maybe I'll try 1 bottle with some vanilla and see how it goes.
     
    #11 jlee, Feb 20, 2015
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  12. MyIronLung

    MyIronLung Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Massachusetts

    BA Vanilla Shake by Mikkeller.
     
    #12 MyIronLung, Feb 20, 2015
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  13. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    I enjoy your reviews...cheers.
     
    #13 GetMeAnIPA, Feb 20, 2015
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  14. Thirsty_In_Chicago

    Thirsty_In_Chicago Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2014 Illinois

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  15. floridadrift

    floridadrift Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2014 Florida

    Uh, what?

    Get your hands on a Bruery Black Tuesday or any bourbon-barrel aged beer by them and like the dude said, BA Vanilla Shake. Order it from Mikkeller's website, it will ship to Wisconsin, I think.
     
    #15 floridadrift, Feb 21, 2015
  16. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    I say stop chasing the same beer and find another amazing beer completely different.
     
    #16 GetMeAnIPA, Feb 21, 2015
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  17. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the tag. I'm with you on the Randall - it's a lot more fun, too!

    BCBS "Vanilla"
    - Bourbon County Stout 12oz
    - 1.5" madagascar vanilla bean, chopped into 1/8" or so pieces
    - 3 semisweet chocolate chips, cut in half

    Add all ingredients into randall jr, pour in 6oz BCBS (or the full 12oz, which I often do) and screw on Randall Jr cap ASAP to seal for carbonation. If you used 6oz, get a wine stopper in your BCBS. Set the Randall Jr in the fridge for 60-90 minutes, remove, mix together and enjoy!


    I'm a huge fan of the Randall. I've tried a lot of these recipes with 'cheaper' bourbon barrel stouts such as Central Waters, and I have had a lot of success with them also. Also recently made a blood orange westbrook Gose, which was unreal. The possibilities are endless!
     
    #17 PuckIt, Feb 24, 2015
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  18. srgehl

    srgehl Crusader (437) Oct 22, 2014 New Jersey

    not that it's any easier to get, but I'd had booth BCBS Vanilla and Evil Twin's Imperial Biscotti Break Bourbon Barrel Aged on New Years. BA biscotti tasted exactly the same but with a slightly less marshmellow taste.
     
    #18 srgehl, Feb 24, 2015
  19. AdmiralOzone

    AdmiralOzone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,352) Jun 26, 2014 Minnesota
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    How much vanilla (extract?) would you add to a 12 ounce Bourbon County regular.
     
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  20. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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    I would start with a teaspoon and work from there. You can always add more vanilla incrementally.
     
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