Last year I brought some Deschutes's Black Butte Porter to share with a few. One of Oregon's best beers. However this year my favorite is a specialty brew from a
local brew pub. It is called Vanilla Cream Porter and it's like drinking candy
unfortunitly is not picked up by a distributer yet, but I can get the pub to fill a few bottles. If you are lucky, a few might survive the trip to Ouray
Vanilla Cream Porter - Dark, rich and smooth. Well balanced flavor from chocolate and black malts with a hint of authentic Mexican vanilla. 5.0% abv
Black Butte Porter - Crafted from chocolate and crystal malts, is Deschutes Brewery’s flagship brand. With a rich and distinctive flavor, this porter has enjoyed a loyal and passionate following since its first pint in 1988. AC: 5.2%
Ratings, Awards & Notables
Best Porter - 2007 Readers' Choice Awards, Northwest Brewing News
Gold Medal, Porter Category - 2007 Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal, Porter Category - 2006 Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal (88 - Highly Recommended) - 2005 World Beer Championships
Gold Award, Porter - 2005 European Beer Star
Bronze Medal, Brown Porter Category - 2004 North American Beer Awards
Gold Medal, Porter Category - 2004 Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal, Brown Porter Category - 2003 North American Beer Awards
Silver Medal, American Dark Ales - 2003 Real Ale Festival, Individual Category Awards
Best Porter, People's Choice Awards - 2003, 20th Annual International Beer Festival, San Francisco, CA
Bronze Medal, Brown Porter Category - 2002 Great American Beer Festival
Gold Medal, Brown Porter Category - 2002 North American Beer Awards
Silver Medal, Dark Milds, Stouts & Porters Competition Class 3 - 2002 Brewing Industry International Awards (B.I.I.A.), London, England
Gold Medal, Bottled American Brown Ales & Porters Category - 2001 Real Ale Festival
Gold Medal, Brown Porter Category - 2000 North American Beer Awards
Gold Medal, Brown Porter Category - 1999 North American Beer Awards
Bronze Medal, Brown Porter Category - 1998 Great American Beer Festival
Silver Medal, Brown Porter Category - 1998 World Beer Cup
Gold Medal, Brown Porter Category - 1996 Great American Beer Festival
