Saranac Vanilla Stout - Matt Brewing Company

Biscuit033

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev +20.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Very dark brown with a large three finger caramel colored head that slowly shrinks and clings to the glass the entire way down.

S: Espresso and roasty flavors balanced by rich cream and and just a hint of vanilla.

T: Vanilla hits the tongue first but then almost immediately is overcome by dark chocolate and espresso roastiness and bitterness, then the flavors meld.

M: Full, smooth, and creamy with a long bitter finish.

D: Plenty of flavor here for a sub-5% ABV beer. This is good on its on and would be good with food as well. This is a really well done vanilla beer with the vanilla playing a supporting role and not overpowering the beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2008 17:29:29 | More by Biscuit033

sackboy

New York

3/5  rDev -12%

05-13-2013 20:16:27 | More by sackboy

TomG2751

Maryland

2.5/5  rDev -26.7%

04-11-2013 17:24:23 | More by TomG2751

TonyY

New York

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

03-02-2013 23:12:36 | More by TonyY

Bapplebaum

New York

3.75/5  rDev +10%

02-09-2013 02:59:03 | More by Bapplebaum

DmanGTR

New York

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

02-02-2013 21:23:12 | More by DmanGTR

ant880

New York

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

01-31-2013 20:51:56 | More by ant880

Huffs

New York

2.89/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3

Poured into a Sam Adams glass, nice full creamy head developed which lasted and had tremendous lacing which lasted through the beer. Appearance was dark deep brown. Aroma was caramel with a malty background and taste was malty with hints of vanilla, almost reminded me of a cream soda. Mouthfeel was more soda like, nothing like you would expect from a stout and aftertaste was dry and sweet.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2013 03:42:21 | More by Huffs

Sipchue

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

12-31-2012 00:12:17 | More by Sipchue

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +10%

12-07-2012 22:59:03 | More by Damian74Shensky

random846

Georgia

1.5/5  rDev -56%

11-27-2012 05:36:58 | More by random846

hockeyfighter19

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

11-23-2012 02:16:47 | More by hockeyfighter19

ShemRahBoo

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

11-18-2012 00:05:06 | More by ShemRahBoo

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

10-21-2012 17:27:12 | More by RblWthACoz

Freshlikeugh

Hawaii

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

09-08-2012 01:39:45 | More by Freshlikeugh

BK2084

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +24.6%

08-25-2012 02:56:07 | More by BK2084

h4ger

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +10%

08-24-2012 00:35:45 | More by h4ger

phishsihq

Colorado

3.13/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Saranac Vanilla Stout pours a deep, dark brown and is capped by a frothy, one-inch beige colored head. Aromas of oak, roasted malt, and chocolate make quick appearances before the vanilla dominates the nose. The vanilla flavors again dominate the pallet, but in a good way. Flavors of roasted malt, milk chocolate, and a hint of coffee can be found under the vanilla. Interesting and slightly sweet, Vanilla Stout is medium in body and moderate-light in carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2012 20:08:53 | More by phishsihq

BryanK

New York

2.25/5  rDev -34%

08-10-2012 00:37:50 | More by BryanK

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

08-02-2012 04:36:24 | More by WDJersey

rypkr

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +10%

07-24-2012 04:13:11 | More by rypkr

ABokononist

New York

3.75/5  rDev +10%

07-16-2012 17:07:52 | More by ABokononist

kingslotty

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +10%

07-05-2012 02:26:38 | More by kingslotty

Thickfreakness

New York

2.5/5  rDev -26.7%

06-05-2012 13:45:59 | More by Thickfreakness

MattPS

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

05-28-2012 00:56:13 | More by MattPS