Have a 20 gallon batch of cream ale, wanting to add whole bean vanilla, split down the middle. What is a good pitching rate per 5 gallons for vanilla?
It depends entirely on the quality of the vanilla you have. For good, fresh beans, 2 per 5 gal. is a good place to start. Vanilla fades quickly so you might want to start with it a little stronger than you think it should be.
