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BBC Chapinero Porter

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Named after Chapinero — Bogotá's historic bohemian neighbourhood. Dark chocolate, coffee and a smooth, clean finish. Chapinero Porter is BBC at its most complex: the dark beer that introduced Colombia to roasted malt character.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolateclean
roasted
chocolate
clean
coffee
dark fruit
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character, delivering cocoa and dark chocolate notes alongside a subtle coffee presence.
also:earthy,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BBC Chapinero Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in color with a SRM of 30, presenting a dense and opaque body. A modest tan head forms with solid retention and even lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a calm, composed visual presence.

deep brownopaquedense headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character, delivering cocoa and dark chocolate notes alongside a subtle coffee presence. Beneath these primary aromatics lies a gentle earthiness that anchors the composition without overwhelming. No hop aroma intrudes; instead, the bouquet remains clean and malt-focused.

roasted maltsdark chocolatecoffeeearthy undertones

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with roasted malt flavors dominating the mid-palate—delivering chocolate, coffee, and notes of dark fruit in balance. A restrained bitterness (33 IBU) provides structure without harshness, while toasty grain character rounds out the flavor development. The palate remains clean and well-defined throughout.

roasted characterchocolate and coffeebalanced bitternesssmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dries gently on the palate, with residual chocolate and malt sweetness receding gracefully. A subtle bitter grip persists without astringency, allowing the beer to conclude with understated complexity.

clean finishdry maltlingering chocolate
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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.

Finding a similar Porter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, clean character as BBC Chapinero Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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