Cloudwater Nitro Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in color, with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent head formed by nitrogen carbonation. The dense foam clings to the glass walls with fine Schaumkleiden, creating a silky visual texture characteristic of nitro service. The body appears full and substantial without cloudiness.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and dark malt character, accompanied by subtle chocolate and coffee notes. Beneath these roasted impressions lies a gentle undercurrent of dried dark fruit—plum and raisin—with no aggressive hop character. The overall aroma is clean and inviting, neither heavy nor overly aromatic.

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and creamy, the nitro carbonation creating a luxurious mouthfeel that carries roasted malt flavors throughout. Mid-palate reveals toasted grain and subtle chocolate alongside faint dark fruit notes, while bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU—present but never harsh. The 4.5% ABV allows the malt character to dominate without any warming sensation.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with roasted grain persistence without astringency. Aftertaste is brief and fade is gentle, leaving a pleasant roasted memory on the palate.