Vanilla Porter - Breckenridge Brewery

mashedpotatoes

Ohio

4.03/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

First try at the Breckenridge brand. Immediately upon pouring one finds the smell of pure vanilla beans. The taste is about the same with very strong tones of vanilla but that true to porter style of heavy with bright finish. Very very strong alcohol aftertaste lingers in the mouth. The pour is dark brown to nearly black. Light does not penetrate except to give the faintest hint of dark brown tones. Lacing was little to none on the small head that was created. Drinkability is fair given the style, it's not bad but yet not overwhelming. The mouthfeel is typical of a porter but with extra flavoring. If you're in the mood for both porter and vanilla and happen to see this then give it a try, obviously. A recommended brew, if at least for a once off try.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2007 03:52:13 | More by mashedpotatoes

DbbC

Illinois

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-23-2013 01:54:16 | More by DbbC

Rdc67

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-22-2013 19:03:27 | More by Rdc67

bigfnjoe

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-21-2013 00:36:23 | More by bigfnjoe

KDE

Texas

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-20-2013 20:27:17 | More by KDE

SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -16.4%

05-20-2013 01:58:11 | More by SpAiReArGsEonNE

Turbo

Minnesota

2.75/5  rDev -23.4%

05-19-2013 22:34:28 | More by Turbo

yodagruv

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -30.4%

05-19-2013 04:56:50 | More by yodagruv

hoosiersapper27

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-18-2013 20:07:36 | More by hoosiersapper27

anticipation23

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

05-18-2013 16:52:34 | More by anticipation23

jburd19

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-18-2013 13:43:25 | More by jburd19

drinking12many

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-17-2013 23:44:17 | More by drinking12many

foelaz3r

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +25.3%

05-17-2013 04:10:05 | More by foelaz3r

ajtorres311

Florida

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-15-2013 16:43:33 | More by ajtorres311

Nolen12

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-15-2013 05:18:42 | More by Nolen12

JoyHelfrich

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-15-2013 05:03:27 | More by JoyHelfrich

mrwelk

North Dakota

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-15-2013 01:41:29 | More by mrwelk

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-14-2013 22:41:28 | More by ZEB89

bulldogguy

Florida

4.04/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Good vanilla flavor but not over-powering sweet vanilla and tends to drop off a little towards the end of the glass. A little smokey.
Satisfying thick creamy flavor with a bit of a chocolate mid/after taste.. Nice flavor on tap which is how I like my beer. It is my go to beer at my neighborhood beer bar.

Serving type: on-tap

05-14-2013 20:48:54 | More by bulldogguy

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-14-2013 13:43:36 | More by ncstateplaya

shanny1981

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +25.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is a very pretty beer with a nice thick, creamy head. It's very dark in color and the maltiness is just right. There is only a minor bitterness in the aftertaste which makes it easy and smooth going down. It definitely smells of toasted malts, chocolate and vanilla. A very pleasant smell indeed! This porter makes a real nice adult float with vanilla bean ice cream. One of the best porters and adult floats that I have ever experienced. Will make this my signature go-to adult float beer.

Serving type: cask

05-14-2013 13:41:56 | More by shanny1981

aty11b

Texas

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-14-2013 02:02:14 | More by aty11b

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-13-2013 17:01:57 | More by JakeDebus

jkball01

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -23.4%

05-13-2013 16:11:43 | More by jkball01

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-13-2013 11:32:12 | More by Bill235