Shirley Mae
Chocolate, coffee and light malty sweetness define this 3.8% session porter, the lighter take on the Everett porter, made with cocoa nibs and lactose. English and German roasted malts, American hops and the house ale yeast build it. The name honors Shirley Mae (1936–2015), a cousin and daughter of Everett.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Shirley Mae
Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.
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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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 chocolate, coffee, roasted character as Shirley Mae will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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