Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Breckenridge - Vanilla Porter

Who would have thought deep in the jungles of Papua New Guinea and Madagascar grew the perfect ingredient to build an extraordinary Porter in Colorado? An ale that has all the chocolate and roasted nut flavor of a classic Porter, with an enigmatic surprise thrown in for good measure, real vanilla bean. Breckenridge Brewery’s Vanilla Porter. A vanilla kiss in a rich, dark sea..

The ABV is 4.7 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - American Porter
Glass to use - Pint Glass, Tumbler, Mug or Stein
Delivery- 12oz Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring.

The Pour - Pours a dark brown color with a tan head and some lacing.
Aroma - Malty, vanilla, other spices and fruit.
Taste - Sweet, tangy, vanilla, coffee, and some chocolate.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body. Creamy and coats the mouth.
Drinkable - Different. A strange combination, not sure if I would have another.  But try it yourself.

This beer pairs well with cheese and smoked meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B-
Ratebeer Rating =74

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