 TheBeerLover (1011), DC Metro Area, USA
Nov 11, 2007
Enjoyed a pint of this one on draught at the Detention Bar at McMenamins Kennedy School, in Portland, OR. This beer pours to a jet black color, with a soapy white head, and a soft carbonation. The nose on this beer is just wonderful, with excellent aromas of vanilla, paired with hints of chocolate, and light roast. The palate is soft on the tongue, with good dark chocolate, coffee, and sweet vanilla flavors. This beer finishes with more good chocolate and light roast up front, then ends with a light warming, vanilla flavor that lingers. Really a well done beer that was just a delicious pint. This beer would have worked well with a desert, or even a good cigar at the Detention Bar. Worth seeking out if you can find it at a number of McMenamins locations.
BuckeyeBoy (1113), Boise, Idaho, USA
Nov 19, 2007 On tap at Pub Portland OR. Pours out a nice black topped with a off white head. I love the vanilla and sweet chocolate on this one. Not over the top on the vanilla. Just the right amount. Well done.
DA (2376), Portland, Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Oct 12, 2006 Beaverton McMenamins. This was a nice vanilla porter, had a smooth texture that never felt thin, balanced with a nice vanilla note that stayed behind. Very dark brown in color with a thin tan head. Mild roastiness with a lightly bittered finish. There was a light touch of chocolate that went well with the vanilla, leaving a nice aftertaste from every sip.
BrewDad (1621), Olympia, Washington, USA
Jun 27, 2006 [Tap - Oak Hills Brew Pub]
A great Porter dark brown a with a light head. The aroma was very deep and rich with a light vanillia smell. Loved the flavor. It was great a good rich roasty with a light vanillia flavor. A very good porter.
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