I did different amounts of vanilla and almond extract to determine the effect it had on the final beer. To be honest, I wouldn't add any extract, but instead just use two vanilla beans in a secondary fermenter. The added vanilla/almond extract caused an almost cough medicine taste and smell to the beer. The bottles that I didn't add any extract produced a nice caramel/roasted flavor, but a little too much for a brown ale and more on par with a stout. I also steeped my grains in too much water (the full 3 gallons) instead of the more recommended gallon. This may have affected the final taste. I think this could be a good beer if done again and with less extracts added.
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