Red Brick Brewing (Atlanta, GA) is releasing the 2012 round of Brick Mason Smoked Vanilla Gorilla this week. The 2012 edition is a little different. The vanilla beans aren’t smoked this year, just the malt. The smoke is subtle. brewer Garrett Lockhart wanted the beer to have a bit more silky smoothness. Also, no barrel aging this year. The base beer is still Red Brick oatmeal porter.
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft.
Arrival: First week of October, 2012
Tasting Notes (Per Red Brick): Vanilla Gorilla is a strong porter with big chocolate and roasted flavors. It has a delicate addition of vanilla that compliments its subtle smokey finish.
Style: Porter (w/ Vanilla Beans, Smoked)
7.5% ABV
