Beastmaster - Tahitian Vanilla
Modern Times Beer

12oz can from Steve. Near black pour with a slight beige head. Aroma is a blend of vaniila, chocolate and roasty malts. Vanilla prominent in the taste, rich sweet flavors on top of a silky smooth stout. Really nice.

 

 

 

Beastmaster Tahitian
12 oz can poured into a snifter

A- Black with a small mocha head

S- Chocolate, vanilla, marshmallows, hints of roasted malts

T- Chocolate, roasted malts, vanilla, some marshmallows, some dark fruit, touch of alcohol

M- Smooth, full body

O- A decent vanilla stout, could have a better balance of flavor as some clash slightly but overall it is enjoyable

Pours a deep dark brown color - almost black. Thin, velvety tan head dissipates until just a ring of foam remains along the outside of the beer. Aroma is a bit unexpected - the vanilla is there on the nose, but its a bit weird - its more of a fruity vanilla? Its really interesting ... I can only assume this is a character of the Tahitian vanilla beans which I am admittedly unfamiliar with straight up. Some roasted malt notes come through on the nose.

Taste follows the nose with notes of roasted malts, some earthy notes and some fruity vanilla notes. There is just something different about the vanilla beans in this - I can't quite place it - but its just unlike any other vanilla stout I've ever had. Moderately sweet, with a certain woodiness to it from the vanilla beans. Its a bit hot - leaving a bit of a burn on the palate. Feel is thin, bright carbonation, smooth with a somewhat drier finish.

Overall its a really interesting beer. I feel like I need to go eat some Tahitian vanilla beans to get a better handle on the flavors this beer is bringing.