Vanilla Norton
The Tap Brewing Company

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From:
The Tap Brewing Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
9.1%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 6.3%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
27
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 15, 2021
Added:
Feb 12, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
Joshua Norton brewed with vanilla beans.
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Ratings by rjp217:
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Rated by rjp217 from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +5%

Feb 22, 2014
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Rated: 3.74 by liquorpig from Massachusetts

Nov 15, 2021
 
Rated: 3.35 by Nucleosynthesis from Massachusetts

Jul 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by jkeefe1800 from Massachusetts

Jun 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by JohnnyB from Massachusetts

Mar 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.96 by JakerLou from New Hampshire

Nov 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.97 by Jackjaffar from Massachusetts

Apr 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by athomasPSU from Massachusetts

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by fossage78 from Massachusetts

Sep 29, 2014
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Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts

3.94/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A- 22oz bottle poured to a deep tulip glass with a midnight black, oily body. Mocha tan head builds up to two fingers with a thick, creamy texture. Head retention is good. Lacing starts with a sheet at each sip's end and drizzled webs beyond that.

S- Heavily roast malts are responsible for a bulk of the aroma. Dark chocolate, deeply roasted grains, coffee beans and slightly burnt notes. Slight hops and sweetness.

T- Again, the roast grains reign supreme here as did Norton himself. Deep chocolately notes remind me of brownies and fudge along with dark cocoa powder. Malts also bring toasted, burnt grain, caramel, slightly sweet and coffee flavors. An authentic vanilla bean flavor starts off weak but gains with warmth.

MF- Thick bodied ale with a chewy texture. Creaminess fills up the palate with each sip. Finishes with a roast bitterness lingering.

Took some time for the vanilla to break through but it comes in nicely about halfway through the glass for me. It is not in your face but a hint of authentic vanilla bean layered on a deep, cocoa monster of a stout.
Jun 19, 2014
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Reviewed by puboflyons from New Hampshire

3.92/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From the 650 ml. bottle. Sampled on May 26,2014.

The pour is deep black with a big beige head. Opaque.

The aroma is of vanilla beans, dark malts, smoke, and coffee,

The body is in the medium range.

This is a reasonably warming brew with a good supply of vanilla notes and smooth drink-ability,.
May 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by braican from Massachusetts

May 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

May 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Stinger80OH from Ohio

May 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BT_Bobandy from Ohio

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Duff27 from Illinois

Apr 16, 2014
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Reviewed by gonzo000 from Massachusetts

3.73/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
a. Nice poor, light brown head lasts - dark, dark brown color.

s. Smell is very faint. Almost no smell.

t. Not as much vanilla as I was expecting. The chocolate on the finish is excellent, may be dulled by the vanilla, making it more mellow than the typical stout.

m. Smooth - nice. Very carbonated.

o. Very nice stout. If I was given the beer without knowing the name I would have enjoyed it more. Kept searching for the vanilla that did not seem to be there.
Apr 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kelp from New Hampshire

Apr 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mikeluzzjr from Massachusetts

Mar 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by deleted_user_722966 from New Hampshire

Mar 18, 2014
Vanilla Norton from The Tap Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 27 ratings