The Mitz - Vanilla Bean
603 Brewery
- From:
- 603 Brewery
- New Hampshire, United States
- Style:
- Imperial Pastry Stout
- ABV:
- 11.9%
- Score:
- +7 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.29 | pDev: 1.86%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 30, 2025
- Added:
- Dec 04, 2023
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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2023 release
Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with Madagascar & Tahitian vanilla beans
Mitzy’s Story: "In 2012, I jumped on “9 Lives & Me” ancestry; lo and behold, I discovered I’m descended from a notorious ship cat who sailed aboard a pirate vessel that disappeared with a treasure trove. We set sail to find my inheritance and landed on the island of Taha’a. While no doubloons were found, we struck gold when I set a paw on the secret vanilla orchids. This adventure inspired my Vanilla Bean Mitz."
Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with Madagascar & Tahitian vanilla beans
Mitzy’s Story: "In 2012, I jumped on “9 Lives & Me” ancestry; lo and behold, I discovered I’m descended from a notorious ship cat who sailed aboard a pirate vessel that disappeared with a treasure trove. We set sail to find my inheritance and landed on the island of Taha’a. While no doubloons were found, we struck gold when I set a paw on the secret vanilla orchids. This adventure inspired my Vanilla Bean Mitz."
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Bierman9 from New Hampshire
4.26/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.26/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
2025 version, purchased yesterday at 603....
Poured into a sniftah, it's oily, dense and black as a winter's night. Has a creamy tan head which ebbs down to a wispy, thin layer and some rim foam. Lacing is mostly just a wish. Bourbon notes waft forth in the aroma, followed by dark choco, coffee and some vanilla. Body is somewhat chewy and easily medium-plus. It flows smoothly and lightly over the tongue as well.
Flavor has some lovely semisweet malt action. Has rich, dark choco, some subtle coffee, a smidge of molasses, vanilla bean and, lastly but not least, a nice layer of bourbon. Goes down quite easily and gives little hint that it sits at 11.9% ABV.
A nice brew to relax with while watching some football and celebrating my 67th..... Prost!!
4.26/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
2519
Nov 30, 2025Poured into a sniftah, it's oily, dense and black as a winter's night. Has a creamy tan head which ebbs down to a wispy, thin layer and some rim foam. Lacing is mostly just a wish. Bourbon notes waft forth in the aroma, followed by dark choco, coffee and some vanilla. Body is somewhat chewy and easily medium-plus. It flows smoothly and lightly over the tongue as well.
Flavor has some lovely semisweet malt action. Has rich, dark choco, some subtle coffee, a smidge of molasses, vanilla bean and, lastly but not least, a nice layer of bourbon. Goes down quite easily and gives little hint that it sits at 11.9% ABV.
A nice brew to relax with while watching some football and celebrating my 67th..... Prost!!
4.26/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
2519
Reviewed by SawDog505 from New Hampshire
4.4/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.4/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Giving some love to this brewery that gets very little attention 603 Brewery. The Mitz series is always a treat and they take extra care, aged for 18 months and the price feels like a steal for the quality.
Poured into a 20 oz tulip glass bottled late 2023. Pours a very attractive near pitch black with a finger plus mocha head that leaves little if any lace. 4.5
Aroma starts with vanilla beans and clearly the star, but the woody bourbon lends a nice hand. Back strap molasses, coffee grounds, and deep dark chocolate. 4.5
Taste follows vanilla, cocoa, coffee, molasses, and a healthy shot of bourbon in the lingering finish. 4.5
Mouthfeel is slightly above average, soft gentle carbonation, a tad dry, and at 11.9% it goes down very easy. 4
Overall this really well made, if I wanted to change anything it could use a bigger body and better retention so it leaves a little lace. 4.25
Dec 04, 2023Poured into a 20 oz tulip glass bottled late 2023. Pours a very attractive near pitch black with a finger plus mocha head that leaves little if any lace. 4.5
Aroma starts with vanilla beans and clearly the star, but the woody bourbon lends a nice hand. Back strap molasses, coffee grounds, and deep dark chocolate. 4.5
Taste follows vanilla, cocoa, coffee, molasses, and a healthy shot of bourbon in the lingering finish. 4.5
Mouthfeel is slightly above average, soft gentle carbonation, a tad dry, and at 11.9% it goes down very easy. 4
Overall this really well made, if I wanted to change anything it could use a bigger body and better retention so it leaves a little lace. 4.25
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