Tonight's sampleorama comes from the mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado. The Breckenridge Brewery opened it's doors to craft beer lovers in 1990. Their quality brews quickly became a favorite of the locals and visitors of the popular ski town. By 1992 they opened a second brewery in Denver and moved the head of their operations to the Mile High City. Today Breckenridge Brewery operates 5 brewpubs and ale houses in Colorado.
Breckenridge's Vanilla Porter "Ale Brewed With Real Vanilla Beans."
This porter is a shade of rusty brown and has a sand colored head. As advertised, the all-star of this brew is the vanilla flavor. There are also hints of chocolate malt, raw sugar, and toffee. The body of VP is mellow and clean with mild carbonation. The finish is malty with a flashes of vanilla and chocolate notes, and ends sweet and slightly dry. My only criticism would be I would like a little more bitterness to contrast the sweet tones. Other than that, this is a fine refreshing ale.
Pairings/ Recommendations
Pairings/ Recommendations
This ale would make an excellent transitional brew, meaning you could go from after dinner coffee to Vanilla Porter (or vice versa) without tripping up your taste buds.
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