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Herslev Porter

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Rich and deep, this organic porter pours with a thick head the colour of hazelnut. The aroma leans toward dark caramel and is followed by a fruity bitterness. Brewed from organic barley and wheat with organic hops at the farm brewery in Herslev, outside Roskilde.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelfruitynutty
caramel
fruity
nutty
malty
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with rich dark caramel sweetness complemented by notes of roasted grain and subtle cocoa.
also:coffee,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herslev Porter

◎ Appearance

This organic porter presents a deep, opaque black body crowned with a substantial head the colour of roasted hazelnut. The foam maintains excellent retention and clings to the glass with distinctive lacing. The carbonation is moderate, contributing to a dense, full-bodied visual presence.

deep blackhazelnut headdense foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich dark caramel sweetness complemented by notes of roasted grain and subtle cocoa. Beneath lies a layered fruitiness—dried stone fruit and a gentle fermentation character—balanced by restrained herbal bitterness from the organic Edelhopfen. The overall profile is warm and inviting without sharp edges.

dark caramelroasted graindried fruitherbal

◐ Taste

On the palate, caramel sweetness dominates the entry and mid-palate, underpinned by substantial malty body and nuttiness from the organic barley and wheat. A moderate fruity bitterness develops gradually, with traces of dark chocolate and coffee adding depth without dominating. The finish remains smooth and rounded, the bitterness resolving cleanly.

caramel sweetnessnutty maltfruity bitternesschocolate, coffee notes

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderately long, lingering with residual caramel and a gentle bitter edge that gradually fades. The finish feels balanced and satisfying, neither overly sweet nor aggressively dry.

moderate lengthcaramel echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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