Dark Side Vanilla Porter - Empyrean Brewing Company

bootsandbeer

Maryland

4/5  rDev +8.4%

02-11-2013 03:11:18 | More by bootsandbeer

MandaLeigh

Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

06-12-2013 20:49:31 | More by MandaLeigh

JSchock7

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

06-12-2013 07:04:34 | More by JSchock7

amandapants

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

06-04-2013 17:36:12 | More by amandapants

Vonerichs

Illinois

3.39/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

Dark brown but fairly light on the surface and edges. Minimal head that is short lasting.

It's not very aromatic. In fact, there's hardly any aroma but a light char and cardboard

The flavor picks up a little. The vanilla is definitely present with roasted malt. The finsnb has a slightly sour quality and is brief.

Body is a bit light but carbonation is good.

It's a very average porter.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 01:46:15 | More by Vonerichs

swaghawk

Kansas

3/5  rDev -18.7%

06-01-2013 22:35:12 | More by swaghawk

archi348

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-31-2013 03:24:13 | More by archi348

Smurf2055

Washington

3.1/5  rDev -16%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75

Pours very dark with a tan head about three fingers.

Smells of vanilla.

Super smooth, creamy, a little bit of stale bitter at the back end.

This is by no means a "good" porter, but I’m glad I got to try it. Rich without being strong. Not anything to seek out, but a great beer, none the less.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2013 04:19:00 | More by Smurf2055

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-23-2013 16:54:47 | More by MinorThreat

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-23-2013 01:51:00 | More by mikeincharleston

mrwelk

North Dakota

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-15-2013 01:39:14 | More by mrwelk

EROCK75

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-13-2013 15:51:01 | More by EROCK75

dshield

Nebraska

4/5  rDev +8.4%

04-24-2013 02:23:56 | More by dshield

Jabartheljr

South Dakota

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

04-14-2013 19:49:17 | More by Jabartheljr

gromnir

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-06-2013 18:41:11 | More by gromnir

Steamer

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

03-25-2013 00:57:29 | More by Steamer

Miami66

Nebraska

3/5  rDev -18.7%

03-19-2013 03:05:15 | More by Miami66

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

03-13-2013 16:27:46 | More by Whiskeydeez

Bear1964

Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

03-10-2013 23:10:17 | More by Bear1964

Herky21

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

03-04-2013 19:23:58 | More by Herky21

VDODSON

North Dakota

3/5  rDev -18.7%

03-01-2013 01:16:03 | More by VDODSON

ButterflyBethie

Missouri

4.55/5  rDev +23.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This beer smells great!! You can use it for aromatherapy. Smells of sweet vanilla with a hint of chocolate. The taste is like the smell and goes down very smooth with light carbonation. Not overly sweet in taste but also no bitterness. The beer has a small head with no lacing and is very dark. The appearance is typical of a porter. This is like drinking a great dessert.

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2013 00:13:01 | More by ButterflyBethie

teleforce

Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

02-28-2013 17:53:54 | More by teleforce

Haybeerman

Colorado

4/5  rDev +8.4%

02-06-2013 23:06:49 | More by Haybeerman

olliegaff

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

01-18-2013 02:25:47 | More by olliegaff