Vanilla Espresso Piiti Porter
Funky Buddha Brewery

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From:
Funky Buddha Brewery
 
Florida, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
6.3%
Score:
97
Avg:
4.47 | pDev: 6.26%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
43
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 22, 2021
Added:
Dec 09, 2010
Wants:
  60
Gots:
  7
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Rated: 4.31 by jcb7472 from Florida

Jan 22, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by MJSFS from Florida

Dec 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4.45 by Dragginballs76 from South Carolina

Aug 01, 2016
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Reviewed by Dulahan from North Dakota

5/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Had a chance to try this at the Food & Wine Festival as well, and what a treat. This is now, hands down, my favorite beer I've had to this point (Though the quest will always continue! I hope to find something someday). That fact is why I gave this beer a perfect rating, because to my sensibilities, it is the most perfect beer I've had.

I've spent the last 7 months since trying it doing my best to get something similar, and failed. I've yet to find a good vanilla espresso porter (Or stout for that matter!) that can match this. Where it succeeds and all the others have failed is the Vanilla. Of the 5 or so others I've found in the meantime (give or take) - all of them manage to capture the vanilla's aroma, but never quite manage to get the flavor strong enough to not be overpowered by the espresso. This isn't to say they're bad beers, quite the contrary, at least they tickle the same itch, and I've always loved a good coffee porter anyways, but it is definitely the vanilla that makes this stand out amongst the rest.

It's a shame I live so far away being up in North Dakota, because if I could this would be in my fridge without fail. I would refill my growler the moment I ran out. If I could get cans or bottles, even better.
Jun 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.35 by user785335 from Florida

Jun 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.43 by liamt07 from Canada (ON)

May 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.43 by emptyglassagain from Massachusetts

Apr 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by TheSevenDuffs from Canada (ON)

Apr 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by Pearlstreetbrewingco from Florida

Mar 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.38 by KidsDoc from Maryland

Jan 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by pmangold from Florida

Nov 29, 2015
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Reviewed by cjgator3 from Florida

4.59/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Enjoyed on-tap at the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. Vanilla Espresso Porter is exactly what the name suggests with a delicious balance between the strong espresso and vanilla notes. Funky Buddha hit the nail on the head with this beer.
Nov 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.44 by Jason_cs from Florida

Nov 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.54 by paulmcm from Massachusetts

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by JamesLeung from Florida

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by IPAchris from Pennsylvania

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by bigtaveras from Florida

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.34 by beerjerk666 from Florida

Nov 08, 2015
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Reviewed by JasW from Florida

4.37/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Part of a 4 beer flight at Epcot Food & Wine. Fantastic espresso aroma. Smooth mouthfeel the vanilla coating. Wonderful combination of flavors and a truly great porter.
Oct 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by Satsuma from Florida

Oct 23, 2015
Vanilla Espresso Piiti Porter from Funky Buddha Brewery
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 43 ratings