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Diamond Bear Pig Trail Porter

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Diamond Bear's flagship porter — dark, silky-smooth mouthfeel from the malt bill, moderate hops for balance, featuring coffee and chocolate notes on the nose. Named for Arkansas's Pig Trail Scenic Byway. Rich enough for winter, drinkable enough for year-round.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark32
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
hoppy
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and dark chocolate, backed by a pleasant coffee character that neither dominates nor fades.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Diamond Bear Pig Trail Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in color, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate, creating a calm, refined visual presentation typical of the porter style.

deep browndense headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and dark chocolate, backed by a pleasant coffee character that neither dominates nor fades. Noble hops provide subtle support in the background, allowing the malt-driven aromatic profile to take center stage without any harsh burnt notes.

roasted graindark chocolatecoffeesubtle hop support

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, smooth malt that coats the mouth without heaviness, followed by pronounced chocolate and coffee flavors in the mid-palate. Bitterness is measured at 36 IBU, balancing the sweetness without drying out the finish; the overall impression is malty and full-bodied without astringency.

silky mouthfeelchocolate-coffeebalanced bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering roasted malt and a subtle chocolate fade. The 6% ABV remains unobtrusive, allowing the porter's character to persist gently rather than fade abruptly.

dry finishroasted fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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

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