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Extra Black is a porter served on nitrogen, first released in January 2023 and since then the brewery's permanent dark beer. It is unfiltered and unfined. It pours black with a tight, creamy head that holds well. The aroma is roasty with clear espresso notes; on the palate cold-press coffee and milk chocolate come together, with a faint hint of smoke. The texture is smooth and rich despite the moderate strength, and a gentle bitterness closes the finish.

ABV
4.5%
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
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
smoky
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character and clear espresso notes that dominate the aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Extra Black

◎ Appearance

Extra Black presents a deep black pour with excellent clarity despite being unfiltered and unfined. The nitrogen carbonation produces a dense, creamy head that adheres persistently to the glass, creating fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The tight collar of foam and steady carbonation contribute to a polished, elegant presentation.

jet blackcreamy headtight lacingnitrogen-smooth

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character and clear espresso notes that dominate the aromatic profile. Beneath the coffee-forward impression lies a subtle undercurrent of cocoa and a whisper of woodsmoke, adding complexity without assertiveness. The aroma remains restrained and focused, allowing each element to emerge clearly.

roasted espressococoa undertonewoodsmoke hint

◐ Taste

On the palate, cold-press coffee and milk chocolate form the core of the flavor experience, with the chocolate providing a gentle sweetness that balances the coffee's slight acerbity. A faint smoky character threads through the mid-palate, adding depth and dimension. The bitterness arrives gently on the finish, clean and measured, leaving no harsh edges.

cold-press coffeemilk chocolategentle smokebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with the mild bitterness receding gracefully. A lingering impression of cocoa and roasted grain remains, inviting another sip without fatigue.

clean fadecocoa linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
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

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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

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