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Benedict Porter

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Břevnov's Porter is a top-fermented dark beer in the tradition of the British style that was a favourite of London workers. It is mashed by infusion from seven malts, including rye malt and two caramel malts, with roasted unmalted barley added to the grist. Žatec semi-early red and the British variety Northern Brewer hop it, and the brewery calls it a fitting winter special.

ABV
7.5%
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
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
coffee
dark fruit
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and dark malt complexity—burnt toast and cocoa powder dominate the mid-range.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Benedict Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black, with excellent clarity and a firm, tan head that clings persistently to the glass. The body appears dense and substantial, with fine carbonation evident in steady streams. Lacing is pronounced and well-defined, clinging to the sides with each sip.

deep mahoganyexcellent head retentiondense body

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and dark malt complexity—burnt toast and cocoa powder dominate the mid-range. Beneath lie subtle notes of dark fruit and caramel sweetness, with a gentle herbal undertone from Northern Brewer hops. The rye contributes a faint earthiness that grounds the overall profile.

roasted graincocoa powderdark fruitherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and vollmundig, with roasted malt and coffee at the forefront, followed by caramel sweetness that rounds the mid-palate. A moderate, clean bitterness (45 IBU) emerges in the middle, neither sharp nor lingering aggressively. The finish is warming and slightly dry, with chocolate notes trailing into the aftertaste.

roasted maltcoffeecaramel sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends medium-long, with residual roast and chocolate character fading gracefully. A subtle warmth from the 7.5% ABV lingers pleasantly without harshness.

warmroasted fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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