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Baltic Porter

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Toasted bread, roasted malt and raisins carry this strong, warming porter, brewed with lager yeast, with candy sugar and local honey added during fermentation. Three months of cold lagering give the 7.2% a clean, smooth, well-rounded body, while the flavour recalls a stout. The style took its cue from London imperial stouts and the countries around the Baltic Sea.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastyroastedhoney
toasty
roasted
honey
malty
clean
dark fruit
Aroma
Toasted bread and roasted malt dominate the nose, layered with darker notes of raisin and dried plum.
also:chocolate
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baltic Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, with excellent clarity despite the robust grain bill. A dense, tan head forms with strong retention and fine lacework that clings to the glass as you drink. The carbonation appears restrained, characteristic of the lager-fermented Baltic style.

deep mahoganyexcellent claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Toasted bread and roasted malt dominate the nose, layered with darker notes of raisin and dried plum. Floral and herbal undertones emerge beneath, while a subtle honey sweetness and hints of toffee round out the bouquet. The lager yeast keeps the profile clean and well-defined, without fruity esters.

toasted grainroasted maltdark dried fruithoney notes

◐ Taste

Rich toasted and roasted character flows across the palate, complemented by raisin-forward dark fruit and a gentle honey sweetness from the local honey addition. The 30 IBU provide restrained bitterness that balances without dominating, while the mouthfeel is full and smooth, with subtle chocolate notes emerging mid-palate. The 7.2% ABV warms gently but never harshly.

smooth mouthfeelbalanced bitternessfull-bodieddark chocolate undertones

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering toasted grain, raisin sweetness, and a faint chocolate echo. A slight boozy warmth persists without sharpness, leaving the palate satisfied and wanting another sip.

warming alcohollong finishtoasted aftertaste
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
87
Appearance
83
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 Baltic Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Baltic 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 Baltic Porter

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