Beer of the Week: Leinenkugel's Snowdrift Vanilla Porter

Beer score: 6.7

Company: Leinenkugel's

ABV: 6.0
IBU: 16

Pours a dark brown into a glass, though not so dark you can't see light through it. The head is thick and slightly brown and foamy, but it slowly dies down to a more manageable level.

That vanilla scent will hit you right away. It's not too strong, in my opinion, but it's close to being so. The vanilla smell is definitely more than just hinted at, but again, I wouldn't say it's so strong as to ruin the drink.

Oddly enough for a porter, this one isn't all that hefty in the tasting section. There are tones of coffee and chocolate here, and while the vanilla is still prevalent, it's not as strong in the tasting as it is in the smelling. Also, allowing this beer to warm up a little is not a bad move as it allows these scents to come out a little more and gives this drink more of that traditional porter strength.

Try this one, seriously. Even if you're someone who doesn't like vanilla, I think you'll find this one pretty good.