beer_name: Einer's Folly Vanilla Imperial Porter (Holiday Wine Cellar's 45th Aniv Ale)
text: I read the reviews for on-tap and the forum post by the brewmaster at the Bruery saying it was much better in the bottles after maturing for over 2 months. ' He was right. Darkest brown with no light penetrating. Nice cascading effect when the glass is tilted. Aroma consists of roasted malts of the black and brown variety, dark chocolate, graham crackers and brownies. Mild coffee puts it's character on every part of the nose. Wow! Very tasty, kind of surprised, complex profile with chocolate chips, french vanilla beans, marshmallow, and breakfast roast coffee with a dash of bourbon. Mouthfeel is silky, thick, smooth and the low carbonation seems just right for the beer. I couldn't tell this beer was any bigger than 6%. Definitely has the big, bold and complex character of an Imperial porter, but remarkably smooth on the palate. Well done!