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Lausitzer Porter

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Malty with a roasted note, this top-fermented dark beer at 4.2% carries a Löbau tradition that goes back to 1895, when Bergquell was already brewing porter and it was a popular drink in Lusatia. The brewery continues that line with its Lausitzer Porter, which has since won fans among lovers of black brewing craft across Germany.

ABV
4.2%
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
roastedmaltydark fruit
roasted
malty
dark fruit
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent roasted grain and dark malt, accompanied by subtle chocolate and coffee notes that emerge on deeper inspection.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lausitzer Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in the glass, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that clings to the rim with fine Schaumhaftung. The color reflects the roasted grain bill characteristic of the style, while carbonation is moderate and well-integrated.

deep brownexcellent head retentionclear, dark

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent roasted grain and dark malt, accompanied by subtle chocolate and coffee notes that emerge on deeper inspection. A light fruitiness suggestive of dried stone fruits rounds out the aromatic profile, with restrained bittering hop character in the background.

roasted maltchocolate, coffeedark fruit notes

◐ Taste

Rich and smooth on entry, with roasted malt dominating the palate and chocolate-cocoa notes building through the mid-palate. The bitterness is moderate and well-balanced, integrated seamlessly with the malt sweetness rather than assertive; a faint dark fruit character adds complexity without overwhelming.

roasted grainsmooth, full-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with roasted malt lingering gently on the palate. The aftertaste fades smoothly without harshness or astringency.

dry finishmalt-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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, malty, rich character as Lausitzer Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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