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Peanut Butter Porter

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Creamy and big, this imperial porter is brewed with crushed peanuts. The brewery says it is just what it sounds like and describes the malt bill as thick enough to slather on some bread. A beer of this strength would have been illegal in Alabama in 2008, when state law capped beer strength, one of the restrictions Back Forty names in its history.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
nuttymaltyroasted
nutty
malty
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted grain and dark chocolate rise first from the nose, followed by a distinct peanut character that grounds the bouquet without overwhelming it.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peanut Butter Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in the glass, with an opaque body that speaks to its imperial weight. The dense tan head forms quickly and clings to the glass with substantial lacing. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate to the style's full-bodied character.

deep brownopaquethick headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and dark chocolate rise first from the nose, followed by a distinct peanut character that grounds the bouquet without overwhelming it. Beneath lie notes of coffee and subtle dark fruit, with a warming alcohol presence that frames without dominating the composition.

roasted maltpeanut butterdark chocolatecoffee

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, creamy malt sweetness accented by crushed peanut throughout the mid-palate. Roasted and chocolate notes build depth, while gentle coffee bitterness and 45 IBUs provide structure without harshness. The 10% ABV manifests as a warming presence that adds complexity rather than sharp heat.

creamynuttymalt-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with peanut and roasted grain lingering alongside a dry, smooth chocolate fade. Alcohol warmth persists gently without becoming harsh or fatiguing.

longwarmingsmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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 Imperial Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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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