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Neptun Imperial Rum Porter

Germany·Imperial Porter
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Dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla, cherry and oak with clear rum notes: during storage this imperial porter sat on wood pieces from several rum casks. It starts at 24 °P and ends at 9% ABV and 30 IBU, built on Pilsner, beechwood-smoked, chocolate and roasted malts with Nottingham ale yeast.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark36
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolateroastedoak
chocolate
roasted
oak
vanilla
coffee
smoky
Aroma
The nose opens with rich roasted malt and dark chocolate, quickly joined by vanilla sweetness and distinctive rum-barrel oak.
also:dark fruit,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neptun Imperial Rum Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown to near-black, opaque and visually dense. The head forms thick and tan, demonstrating strong schaumhaftung as it recedes into a persistent collar. Carbonation appears restrained, befitting the beer's weight and alcohol presence.

deep mahoganyopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich roasted malt and dark chocolate, quickly joined by vanilla sweetness and distinctive rum-barrel oak. Espresso and a subtle smoky note from beechwood-smoked malt thread through, while candied cherry and alcohol warmth lend complexity without harshness.

dark chocolaterum oakroasted maltvanilla, coffee

◐ Taste

Entry delivers a full, malty sweetness with chocolate and roasted grain taking the forefront. Mid-palate opens into a sophisticated interplay of vanilla, oak spice, and cherry fruit, while the beechwood smoke adds a gentle savory frame. Bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the oak and boozy warmth to dominate without astringency.

chocolate-forwardoak spice, cherrysmoky maltwarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and drying, with oak tannins and roasted grain persisting gracefully. Rum-barrel character lingers on the palate alongside a subtle cherry and chocolate aftertaste.

dry, oak-drivenlingering chocolate
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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

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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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