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London Porter

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London Porter takes its name from the street porters who carried goods through eighteenth-century London. It is brewed from Pale Ale, light Crystal, Brown and Chocolate malt, with Fuggles as the only hop, and pours very dark. Brown malt lays down an earthy, slightly nutty base, while chocolate and roasted coffee rise from the darker grains. The body is creamy and smooth, the hops stay earthy and restrained, and the finish is soft and rounded.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
International Brewing Awards
Dark Beer 4.8%–5.7% ABV
★Gold — International Brewing Awards (Dark Beer 4.8%–5.7% ABV)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthychocolatecoffee
earthy
chocolate
coffee
roasted
nutty
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent roasted malt and dark chocolate character, followed by warming coffee and subtle caramel sweetness.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to nearly black in color with excellent clarity and a rich, creamy tan head that persists well. The dense foam cap suggests proper carbonation and excellent body. Light catches the edge of the pour revealing deep ruby tones beneath the dark exterior.

deep mahoganycreamy tan headopaquewell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent roasted malt and dark chocolate character, followed by warming coffee and subtle caramel sweetness. Sophisticated roasted grain complexity dominates without any harsh or burnt qualities. A gentle earthiness rounds out the aromatic profile, inviting further exploration.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeecaramel

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty sweetness and rich roasted grain flavors that coat the mouth beautifully. Mid-palate reveals layered coffee and dark chocolate notes with balanced bitterness (40 IBU) providing structure without harshness. The malt-forward character remains dominant throughout, leading to a clean, dry conclusion.

smoothmaltychocolate-forwardwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with lingering roasted malt and coffee notes that fade gracefully. No astringency or alcohol heat despite the roasted profile, leaving a pleasant and sophisticated aftertaste.

drylingering roastclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same earthy, creamy, smooth character as London Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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