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Flat White

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A black porter infused with coffee beans, which contribute fruity, earthy and roasted notes. The result is rich and layered. Admiral and Goldings are the hops.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedearthy
coffee
roasted
earthy
fruity
dark fruit
chocolate
Aroma
Coffee grounds dominate the nose, bringing roasted and earthy depth.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flat White

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with minimal transparency, characteristic of a full-bodied porter. A dense, tan head forms and persists with moderate retention, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style.

deep blackdense tan headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Coffee grounds dominate the nose, bringing roasted and earthy depth. Behind the coffee sit subtle fruity notes—stone fruit and dried fruit character—lifted by the Admiral and Goldings hops. The overall impression is layered and complex, with no single element overwhelming the composition.

coffee-forwardroasted, earthysubtle stone fruitnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with roasted malt backbone. Mid-palate reveals the coffee's full range—cocoa, dark chocolate, and subtle fruitiness—balanced by restrained bitterness from the Edelhopfen. The 33 IBU sits comfortably in the background, never aggressive, allowing the coffee and malt layers to lead.

smooth entryroasted chocolatecoffee-driven palatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with coffee and cocoa notes persisting on the palate. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a clean, satisfying aftertaste.

dry finishcoffee-cocoa fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

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About Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

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