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Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter

Central Waters Brewing Company
United States·Porter·Rank 22 of 50 · The Best American Porters
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Central Waters' flagship dark beer — a robust porter with roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee and a smooth, dry finish. Named after the Wisconsin mudpuppy salamander. One of the Midwest's most reliable everyday porters.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
dark fruit
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent roasted malt and dark chocolate aromas, complemented by subtle coffee notes and a hint of dark fruit undertones.
also:earthy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep dark brown to nearly black in color, with excellent opacity and clarity characteristic of a well-crafted porter. A dense, tan head forms with good retention, indicative of proper carbonation and malt backbone. The beer presents an inviting visual that immediately signals its roasted character.

deep brownopaquetan headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent roasted malt and dark chocolate aromas, complemented by subtle coffee notes and a hint of dark fruit undertones. Clean fermentation character allows the malt-forward profile to shine without yeast esters dominating. A touch of caramel sweetness rounds out the aromatic profile.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeeclean

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a smooth, medium-bodied experience with well-integrated roasted grain flavors and dark chocolate notes. Coffee and subtle caramel sweetness develop in the mid-palate, creating complexity without overwhelming the drinker. Moderate 28 IBU bitterness provides balance without harshness, allowing the malt profile to remain the focal point.

smoothchocolateybalancedmalty

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering roasted grain and subtle chocolate notes that fade gracefully. The moderate bitterness resolves quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycleansmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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, chocolate, dry character as Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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