Vanilla Porter
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

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From:
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
 
United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
89
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 12.71%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 05, 2016
Added:
Jul 03, 2009
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  2
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Rated: 3.52 by brbrocc from New York

Sep 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by vfgccp from New York

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by JMFP from Delaware

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by buzzy from Pennsylvania

Apr 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by 2dogbrew from Virginia

Jan 03, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by TheDarkKnight from Delaware

Jul 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by MerkurKing16 from Pennsylvania

Dec 31, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by brendaniel from Pennsylvania

Dec 05, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by Kilroy1701 from Pennsylvania

Nov 17, 2011
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

4.37/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
I love that Paul Rutherford, head brewer at IHLNC, is not only very experimental with his beers, but he is also routinely putting cask-conditioned ales on their hand-pump. Better still is a brand-new beer on cask. You go, Paul!

The head was the same color as the N2 pour (a finger of light mocha-brown), but it was foamier, more soapy in its texture and it fell away quickly. The nose lost the vanilla from the N2 and simply smelled like a Mounds bar. The color was a deep, dark brown with zero light penetration. The mouthfeel was slightly thin, but the coconut really came out on the tongue. It reminded me of Maui's Coconut Porter. This was really good! I am a huge fan of cask ale and this was a beer that benefited from its serving style. The finish simply lingered with that chocolate/coconut blend. Vanilla? Non-existent (or at least, you couldn't prove it by me). More, please, sir.
Jul 03, 2009
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Reviewed by Biscuit033 from Pennsylvania

4.31/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A: Black with a thick creamy off-white head and great lacing and retention.

S: Vanilla, smoke, and chocolate.

T: Vanilla balanced by smoke, coffee, chocolate, and earthiness.

M: Smooth and creamy with the vanilla lingering on the tongue.

D: The vanilla adds a nice balance. I enjoy the Pig Iron Porter and this just adds depth to the flavors. The vanilla and Pig Iron are more than the sum of their parts.
Feb 11, 2008
Vanilla Porter from Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 11 ratings