This Breckenridge flies out of the fridge
Not long ago, I wrote about the Breckenridge Christmas Ale in a most unflattering manner. The beer’s showing was so poor that I had essentially written off the Breckenridge Brewery– in fact, I had seen their Vanilla Porter a number of times since tasting the Christmas Ale and ignored it. That all changed a few nights ago, in what could have been a moment of weakness; however, it turned out to be pure genius. Breckenridge’s Vanilla Porter is outstanding!
This fine ale poured a dark brownish true porter color with a light head that dissipated quickly, leaving a slight tan lacing. The real essence of this beer, however, is its fine nose, which is pleasantly sweet vanilla with hints of burnt malts. The taste is equally as nice with elegant hints of vanilla much like that of a cream soda. There are traces of caramel too in its taste, which can easily complement a tasty dessert. The finish is also endowed with vanilla, in such a manner as to leave you eager to taste another sip.
I must say that I find the Breckenridge Vanilla Porter a remarkable find and I can assure you that this particular beer won’t last long in my fridge.
February 20th, 2007 at 1:02 am
This beer is the bomb! I tried it in while snowboarding in Colorado around 2001. While I was going nuts talking to the liquor store owner (about all the great Colorado brews) he told me a little secret. It can be kinda tough to get though a whole 6 pack because it’s so dank and heavy. If you find yourself satiated, save some and put it in the pancake batter the next morning. I tried it, and it was pretty good, but I’d rather drink the stuff!
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:06 am
[…] There are few Porters I consider excellent– in fact, until this evening, there were only two such beers that this snob would consider as worthy: Breckenridge’s Vanilla and the Alaskan Smoked. I am here to tell you, ladies, gentlemen, and Beast drinkers that the Highland Brewery has brewed a doozy of an Oatmeal Porter! […]