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 heavyperfect for cool evenings or anytime youre 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: 6072F
• OG: 1.053
• IBU: 40
• ABV: 5.2%

Looking for the all-grain version? Check out the Vanilla Porter All-Grain Kit.

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 doesnt stand apart as a separate flavorit amplifies the porters 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: 2040
• IBU: 2550
• OG: 1.0501.060
• ABV: 4.86.5%