Product Details
Vanilla Porter
Dark, smooth, and softly indulgent.
Vanilla Porter blends rich chocolate and cocoa flavors with a smooth, warming vanilla finish. Roasted malts deliver notes of caramel, dark bread, and soft roast, while vanilla enhances the malt character without adding sweetness. Full-flavored yet balanced, this porter is indulgent without being heavy—perfect for cool evenings or anytime you’re craving something darker.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Cocoa, milk chocolate, soft roast, and smooth vanilla.
- Appearance: Deep brown to nearly black with a creamy tan head.
- Flavor: Chocolate and caramel up front, followed by gentle roast and a rounded vanilla finish.
- Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, smooth, and velvety with a lingering warmth.
Brewing Notes
- Style: Vanilla Porter
- Fermentation Range: 60–72°F
- OG: 1.053
- IBU: 40
- ABV: 5.2%
Looking for the all-grain version? Check out the Vanilla Porter All-Grain Kit.
Additional Information
| SKU | B12480 |
| Beer Color | Dark |
| Original Gravity | 1.053 |
| Total Time to Make | 6 weeks |
| Regional Style | USA |
| Alcohol Content | ~5.2% abv |
| Yield | 5 Gallons |
| Beer Style | Porter, Spiced Beer |
| Fermentation Type | Ale |
| Beer Recipe Kit Instructions |
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Vanilla Porter – Style Background
Vanilla Porter builds on the foundation of a classic American Porter, using roasted malts to create flavors of chocolate, cocoa, and soft coffee-like roast. The addition of vanilla enhances these malt-driven flavors, smoothing bitterness and adding warmth without making the beer sweet.
When done well, vanilla doesn’t stand apart as a separate flavor—it amplifies the porter’s natural chocolate character and softens sharper roast notes. The result is a dark beer that feels rich and indulgent while remaining balanced and highly drinkable.
Style Guidelines
- SRM: 20–40
- IBU: 25–50
- OG: 1.050–1.060
- ABV: 4.8–6.5%