Shirley Mae: Cocoa Nibs and Vanilla
Hill Farmstead Brewery

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From:
Hill Farmstead Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
4.2%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.19 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 24, 2026
Added:
Feb 08, 2026
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Session porter brewed with lactose sugar and conditioned on fresh cacao nibs - sourced and roasted by Prophecy Chocolate - and organic Madagascar vanilla beans.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by Bierman9 from New Hampshire

4.19/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Visited HF on 15MAY26 with Alewife.... we each had two 0.4l pours ($7.00) and one 0.25l pour ($5.00).

Poured jet black, dense and opaque, with a very creamy beige head. Sat at 1/2" and lasted well, leaving A-1 lace on the glass. Had a mild roasty nose, with dark choco present. Was smooth as silk on the tongue, with a medium body.

Flavor had light roasty malts with a nice level of semi-sweetness. Had cocoa powder and subtle vanilla. Smooth, creamy, flavorful - was quite easy to throw down a few of this one! Cheers!!

4.19/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

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May 24, 2026