HeadFlyer Vanilla Bean Porter

 HeadFlyer Vanilla Bean Porter.

5.8 % ABV, 28 IBU, HeadFlyer Brewing, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Mostly opaque, dark brown color, slim tan head. 

In the nose: roasted malt, coffee and cocoa, plus the onset of sweet vanilla. 

In the mouth: starts dry, roasty/toasty, and bittersweet. Coffee flavors dominate, more dry and bittersweet character takes command. Full bodied, robust, with a long-lasting, chocolatey finish. Vanilla flavor is here, but subtle, not dominant in the slightest. 

And I man enjoying this quite a bit. Good old regular porter with a touch of vanilla. 

This is a dark porter that has a complex body of roasted malts and has a creamy finish with a hint of vanilla.

Ol’ George #58: The Sign Part 4 (Nuts to You #2)

Ol’ George #58: The Sign Part 4 (Nuts to You #2).

Notes on #58:

1. When Gavin appeared for the first time a couple months ago in #47, I said that I liked him, mainly for the outfit I created for him. But, he doesn’t really seem like a great drinking buddy, does he? At least, not for George. Irma sure is sick of his shit. George has the same expression as in that initial encounter, poor guy, just wants to be friends with a squirrel. What’s so wrong about that? There will be more about this. 

2. I also said that The Saga of the Sign would be a 4-parter. I estimate at least seven, maybe eight.?