{"product_id":"midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"Midnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMidnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout All-grain Recipe Kit for Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout is a big all-grain stout for brewers who want a slow-sipping specialty beer with roast, chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and cellar-worthy depth. Imperial stout has roots in strong export-strength stout traditions, while the coffee-and-vanilla treatment reflects the modern craft stout world of layered dessert and barrel-room flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is built for a rich 5 gallon batch with dense malt structure, espresso roast, dark chocolate, subtle vanilla sweetness, full body, and warming strength. Choose it when you want a premium seasonal brew, a holiday share bottle, or a stout worth giving extra conditioning time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.090\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64–68°F, with extended conditioning recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect black color, dense tan foam, dark chocolate, espresso roast, light caramel, subtle vanilla sweetness, firm bitterness, full body, and warming alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended fermentation range: 64–68°F, with extended conditioning recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch healthy yeast into fully chilled wort; do not pitch into hot wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage only after gravity is stable and the beer tastes clean for the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican 2-Row Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMunich Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaked Oats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal 80L Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Barley:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Patent or Carafa® Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Gravity American or English Ale Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 Packs or Sachets, depending on yeast selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Reserve Coffee + Vanilla Adjunct Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz whole-bean coffee + 3 whole vanilla beans, packed separately for this 5 gallon kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the premium winter stout slot for brewers who want something bigger than dry stout, porter, or standard imperial stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter primary fermentation, gently crack the whole-bean coffee and add it in a sanitized bag for 24–48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit the 3 vanilla beans lengthwise with a sanitized knife, add the pods and seeds during conditioning, and taste every 1–2 days until the vanilla is balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault grain handling: included grain is milled by default and packed together unless a listing or order note says otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash around 154°F for body, but avoid making the beer cloying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gravity fermentation needs oxygen, enough yeast, and patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee and vanilla additions are included as a measured adjunct pack. Add according to the instructions and taste carefully; too much contact time can dominate the beer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant the malt-extract version? See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons\"\u003eMidnight Reserve extract recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-all-grain-instructions-whole-bean-adjunct-2026-05-16.pdf?v=1778958972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Midnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout all-grain brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to calculate priming sugar from your actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to match CO₂ pressure, serving temperature, and desired carbonation level before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing all-grain in a single vessel? A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/bag-biab\"\u003eBIAB bag\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful add-on for easier mash handling, grain removal, and cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51310287552790,"sku":"recipe-midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-all-grain-5gal","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-pop-art-recipe-kit_b3239fd6-4cc9-4bc8-a590-76a9686034e3.png?v=1778615082","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}