Vanilla Porter
Pisgah Brewing Co.
- From:
- Pisgah Brewing Co.
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Porter
- ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- +3 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.97 | pDev: 3.53%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 11, 2025
- Added:
- Jul 19, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Velvety smooth malts and exotic whole Vanilla beans fuse together to form one of the most gastronomic experiences of the season.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota
3.91/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can. Stamped date on bottom is '12/11/24'. Label has the information of '69% organic ingredients'. Label has ABV% at 6.1%.
Dark brown colored body with a cherry red back lit edge. One finger of beige colored head quickly breaks up and results in islands and a ring. No lacing.
Aroma of roasted malts, fudge chocolate, and vanilla.
Taste follows the nose with roasted malts, milk chocolate, and vanilla. Slight mineral tone (from oats) and a touch of dark fruit. Has a cola vibe. Slightly sweet overall and the bitterness is low.
Medium mouthfeel. Slight tongue numbing after repeated sips, but generally the ABV% is well hidden. Okay carbonation.
The vanilla lightens the roasted malts and adds a bit of sweetness.
May 11, 2025Dark brown colored body with a cherry red back lit edge. One finger of beige colored head quickly breaks up and results in islands and a ring. No lacing.
Aroma of roasted malts, fudge chocolate, and vanilla.
Taste follows the nose with roasted malts, milk chocolate, and vanilla. Slight mineral tone (from oats) and a touch of dark fruit. Has a cola vibe. Slightly sweet overall and the bitterness is low.
Medium mouthfeel. Slight tongue numbing after repeated sips, but generally the ABV% is well hidden. Okay carbonation.
The vanilla lightens the roasted malts and adds a bit of sweetness.
Rated by fehrminator from North Carolina
4.06/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Vanilla is subtle and blends seamlessly with the base porter. Nicely done.
Apr 05, 2025
Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
3.81/5 rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can with a December 2022 canning date stamped on the bottom from the Wall of Beer in Clemson SC ($2.29).
Appearance. Clear but very dark reddish-brown body with a disappointing beige head.
While the vanilla barely shoes in the bready aroma, it is more clearly present in the flavor. Even here it's more subtle than a typical "vanilla ___" beer. This is appreciated as it enhanced rather than masks the dark grain flavors. Initially served at about 37 degrees F, it improved with warming. 7.5% ABV but drinks like 4-5%.
Feel. A fuller, low carbonation lager.
Feb 08, 2023Appearance. Clear but very dark reddish-brown body with a disappointing beige head.
While the vanilla barely shoes in the bready aroma, it is more clearly present in the flavor. Even here it's more subtle than a typical "vanilla ___" beer. This is appreciated as it enhanced rather than masks the dark grain flavors. Initially served at about 37 degrees F, it improved with warming. 7.5% ABV but drinks like 4-5%.
Feel. A fuller, low carbonation lager.
Reviewed by BeerDawgs from Georgia
3.85/5 rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.85/5 rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A 22oz bomber picked up in Asheville - June 2018
L - Dark brown/ caramel, no clarity, some nice lacing left on top of the brew
S - Vanilla dominates, cocoa
T - Cocoa, vanilla beans. Easy drinking, and the 7.5% is totally hidden.
F - Thin body and light carbonation
O - A good porter, easy drinking and enjoyable.
Jul 19, 2018L - Dark brown/ caramel, no clarity, some nice lacing left on top of the brew
S - Vanilla dominates, cocoa
T - Cocoa, vanilla beans. Easy drinking, and the 7.5% is totally hidden.
F - Thin body and light carbonation
O - A good porter, easy drinking and enjoyable.
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