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People's Moravian Porter

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A porter brewed to a cookie recipe: nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and fresh ginger in the same proportions as the Moravian cookies Winston-Salem is known for, plus blood orange and mandarin. At SRM 28.6 it pours deep dark, and the 28 IBU leave room for the spice. A holiday beer with a local reason: the town was settled by Moravians and still holds the second-largest Moravian population in the country.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark29
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
spicycitrusyroasted
spicy
citrusy
roasted
dark fruit
clove
chocolate
Aroma
Warm spice dominates the nose—cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are immediately present in the proportions of their source cookies.
also:coffee,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for People's Moravian Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep dark brown, nearly opaque at SRM 29, with minimal light transmission. A dense tan head forms and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

deep browndense headpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Warm spice dominates the nose—cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are immediately present in the proportions of their source cookies. Citrus notes of blood orange and mandarin weave through, with dark roasted malt and cocoa providing depth. A subtle clove character emerges beneath, grounded by faint coffee undertones.

cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerblood orange, mandarinroasted malt, cocoaclove, coffee

◐ Taste

The spice profile carries seamlessly to the palate—warming cinnamon and ginger create early complexity. Mid-palate brings citrus brightness and rich roasted character, with chocolate and dark fruit notes filling the center. The moderate 28 IBU bitterness is restrained, allowing the spice and adjuncts to lead without harsh hop bite. Body is smooth and full, carrying the malt sweetness through.

spiced, warmingcitrus brightnessroasted chocolatesmooth, full-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with spice and citrus fading gradually into a roasted malt dryness. A gentle clove warmth persists in the aftertaste without becoming astringent.

dry, lingeringspiced fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
78
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

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