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Deep Winter

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This wintery golden porter bundles up cozy flavors of cocoa nibs and coffee at 7.3% ABV and 25 IBU, so the seasonal flavors come without the snow-shoveling or numb toes. Deep Ellum admits that Texas may not have a real winter, but the beer lets you pretend, with a wink at the flurry in the glass. A seasonal winter release from the Dallas-based brand.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted cocoa nibs and ground coffee, creating a warm, inviting character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deep Winter

◎ Appearance

Deep Winter presents a dark brown body with mahogany highlights when held to light, characteristic of its 28 SRM. The head forms a modest tan collar that settles to a thin, persistent ring around the glass. Clarity is good; the beer shows minimal suspended matter, allowing the rich color to shine through with definition.

dark brownmahogany rimmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted cocoa nibs and ground coffee, creating a warm, inviting character. Beneath these primary notes lie subtle dark chocolate undertones and hints of molasses that suggest a well-developed malty base. The overall aromatic profile is dry and grounded, with minimal hop presence—the 25 IBU contribute restraint rather than herbal brightness.

cocoa nibscoffee-forwardroasted maltdry cocoa

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with cocoa and coffee flavors dominating the palate immediately. Mid-palate reveals layered richness: dark chocolate notes interweave with subtle roasted grain and light dark fruit (plum, raisin) undertones. Bitterness arrives gently at 25 IBU, providing balance without asserting harshness; the finish of sweetness remains malty rather than cloying, allowing the coffee-chocolate character to persist.

chocolate-coffee blendsmooth bodybalanced bitternessdark fruit whispers

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and warming, with cocoa and coffee receding gracefully into a soft, lingering roasted grain note. No sharp edges remain; the aftertaste is clean and slightly dry, inviting the next sip.

warming finishroasted grain fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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

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.

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