[majorvices]

Planning on a coffee vanilla porter (12 gallon batch) next week. Planning on dry beaning in the secondary. Is this the consensus nowadays? How much coffee per 5 gallons? How long to leave it in the secondary.

I'm not a huge fan of coffee beers because they keep me awake at night But I have some requests so thought I'd fill 'em.

(PS: I have a fantastic coffee roaster within a half mile from me.)

[HoosierBrew]

I use 1/2 to 1 lb of beans, roughly cracked, in my canister (in the keg) until I like the flavor then pull it. So for me it's not so much an exact amount as leaving 'em in there until I like flavor. Closer to a lb gets me to the threshold quicker.

EDIT  -  Usually the amount of time is tied to the intensity of the coffee beans. Columbian beans, several days, espresso beans, only a few.

[denny]

I use 4-5 oz. of coarsely cracked beans in the fermenter for 4-7 days and add strong coffee to taste at packaging.  May be a bit difficult for you.

[Joe Sr.]

I'm with Denny on the amount of beans, but I've added them in the keg.  Pulled when I like the taste, approximately a week.

[Stevie]

I still like to cold brew, but taking a step out of the process is appealing. These days nicer grocery stores will have pre-made cold brew. Some are really good. I like the flavor of cold brew personally.

[majorvices]

I use 4-5 oz. of coarsely cracked beans in the fermenter for 4-7 days and add strong coffee to taste at packaging.  May be a bit difficult for you.

Wow. That's downright insulting.

It's for a 12 gallon batch.

[denny]

I use 4-5 oz. of coarsely cracked beans in the fermenter for 4-7 days and add strong coffee to taste at packaging.  May be a bit difficult for you.

Wow. That's downright insulting.

It's for a 12 gallon batch.

Well, that's different!  I thought you were gonna do something like 7 barrels!  No insult intended, just pragmatism!

[majorvices]

7 bbls? You think I'm that small? How insulting!

I remember you talking about that method before. Gonna give it a shot.

[yso191]

I know on my next coffee stout I'm going to use Starbucks VIA instant.  Quick, easy, good flavor.

[beersk]

I still like to cold brew, but taking a step out of the process is appealing. These days nicer grocery stores will have pre-made cold brew. Some are really good. I like the flavor of cold brew personally.

I do cold brew as well. Add it at kegging. Usually about a pint worth of strong cold brew.

Keith, see if they have a good decaf roast. I use a good decaf bean for my coffee beers so I can drink it at night and not be kept awake, because, I too, have had that issue.

[majorvices]

I still like to cold brew, but taking a step out of the process is appealing. These days nicer grocery stores will have pre-made cold brew. Some are really good. I like the flavor of cold brew personally.

I do cold brew as well. Add it at kegging. Usually about a pint worth of strong cold brew.

Keith, see if they have a good decaf roast. I use a good decaf bean for my coffee beers so I can drink it at night and not be kept awake, because, I too, have had that issue.

Come to think of it the do have a good decaf. This is a "why didn't I think of that" moment!

[HoosierBrew]

I use good decaf beans too. A wide awake drunk night or two made it seem like a good idea 

[Black Sands Brewery & Supply]

Planning on a coffee vanilla porter (12 gallon batch) next week. Planning on dry beaning in the secondary. Is this the consensus nowadays? How much coffee per 5 gallons? How long to leave it in the secondary.

I'm not a huge fan of coffee beers because they keep me awake at night But I have some requests so thought I'd fill 'em.

(PS: I have a fantastic coffee roaster within a half mile from me.)

Yes in secondary.

I've used up to 1/2 lb in 5 gal batch. Whole beans work well. Time will be determined by your desired level of coffee flavor. Sample often and package once flavor is to your liking. 1-5 days is normal.

[coolman26]

I use 4-5 oz. of coarsely cracked beans in the fermenter for 4-7 days and add strong coffee to taste at packaging.  May be a bit difficult for you.

Agree with this amount and time.  It usually goes 7 days, but is coffee bean specific.  Brew one every winter

[coolman26]

Did this beer get brewed?  I had an Imp Stout at lunch today that was pretty good.  Little too much coffee, still nice.  Cherry and coffee, liked it more than I thought I would.