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Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter

Central Waters Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Porter · One of 16 Porters in hopIQ

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%
IBU
28
SRM
dark30

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted
87%
chocolate
75%
malty
63%
smooth
55%
coffee
50%
dark
50%
dark chocolate
50%
medium-bodied
45%
dark fruit
38%
clean finish
30%
grain
25%
caramel
20%

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairings

What to eat with Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter

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