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Portland Poster

Hall & Woodhouse
United Kingdom·Ordinary Bitter
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Portland Poster is a copper-coloured session ale at 3.4 %. Its character is earthy and traditional: malt and hops are both present without either taking over, and the bitterness is balanced, enough to keep the beer fresh without sharpness. Light in alcohol and easy-drinking, it is built for more than one round. One of the newer beers in the range, it is brewed all year.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthymaltyhoppy
earthy
malty
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose is grounded in earthy, traditional English hop character with a supporting malt sweetness that avoids cloying.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Portland Poster

◎ Appearance

Portland Poster presents a warm copper hue with good clarity and a modest white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is evident but restrained, lending a soft visual presence befitting a session ale. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the beer is consumed.

copperclearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is grounded in earthy, traditional English hop character with a supporting malt sweetness that avoids cloying. Herbal and slightly spicy notes emerge without aggression, complemented by a subtle grain foundation. The overall impression is balanced and inviting rather than assertive.

earthy hopsgrain sweetnessherbaltraditional ale character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a gentle malt presence that provides body and a light toffee undertone. Bitterness arrives cleanly in the mid-palate with a measured 28 IBUs, delivering refreshment without harshness. The interplay between malt and hops remains harmonious throughout, neither dominating the other.

balanced bitternessmalt-forward entryclean finishdrinkable

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and short-lived, leaving the palate dry and eager for another sip. A subtle grain dryness lingers without becoming astringent, reinforcing the beer's role as a genuine session ale.

dryshort finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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