{"product_id":"midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"Midnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMidnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout Extract Recipe Kit for Big Stout Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout is a big, dark extract stout kit built for brewers who want roast, chocolate, coffee, vanilla, full body, and warming imperial stout strength without running a full all-grain mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5 gallon version uses Briess malt extracts for the fermentable base, a small 2-row-supported partial mash for oats and dark specialty grains, clean American ale yeast, and a measured whole-bean coffee and vanilla adjunct pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess CBW® Pilsen Light LME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 3.3 lb cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess CBW® Munich LME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 3.3 lb can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 3 lb bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican 2-Row Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaked Oats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal 80L Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Barley:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Patent or Carafa® Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafAle US-05:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 sachets\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\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 extract brewers who want something bigger and more layered than a standard porter, dry stout, or basic imperial stout kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial mash the included 2-row, flaked oats, and specialty grains around 150–155°F before adding malt extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the kettle from direct heat before stirring in liquid and dry malt extract to prevent scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gravity fermentation needs healthy yeast, good aeration, and patience.\u003c\/li\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\u003cp\u003ePrefer the mash version? See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons\"\u003eMidnight Reserve all-grain 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-extract-instructions-whole-bean-adjunct-2026-05-16_d2e4b0a5-0c0b-4038-9117-3132e8292ed6.pdf?v=1778960334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Midnight Reserve Coffee Vanilla Imperial Stout extract 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","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51318778626326,"sku":"recipe-midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-extract-5gal","price":106.99,"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_4ea8707f-4ef8-4fb8-b103-1a2dfdcade68.png?v=1778960240","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/midnight-reserve-coffee-vanilla-imperial-stout-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}