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Postman's Plum Porter

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Postman's Plum Porter is the winter seasonal built on Postman's Knock, brewed with Shropshire Prune damsons grown about two miles from the brewery. Pale chocolate, dark crystal and wheat malts sit beneath Goldings and Fuggles hops. Aromas of berries, juicy plum and sweet roast malt lead into a treacly, roasted palate with a touch of spice and a smooth chocolate finish. It returns each winter on cask and bottle-conditioned.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedfruitychocolate
roasted
fruity
chocolate
juicy
dark fruit
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe plum and damson fruit notes, layered beneath aromas of pale chocolate and roasted grain.
also:spicy,coffee
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Postman's Plum Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in the glass, with a red-brown translucence at the edges when held to light. A dense, tan head forms and holds with fine Schaumkleiden down the sides of the glass. The body carries moderate carbonation evident in a gentle, persistent stream of bubbles.

deep browndense headtranslucent at edges

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe plum and damson fruit notes, layered beneath aromas of pale chocolate and roasted grain. Goldings and Fuggles hops contribute subtle berry undertones and a whisper of noble spice. Sweet roasted malt forms the foundation, with hints of dark caramel developing as the beer warms.

ripe plumdark chocolateberry, noble spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with treacly sweetness and roasted malt character, building into a full-bodied middle where plum flesh, cocoa, and a gentle spice note converge. Bitterness from the Edelhopfen remains restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the malt and fruit to lead. The finish transitions smoothly into chocolate and a fading berry note.

treacly, roastedcocoa, plumrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with chocolate and dark malt providing a soft, warming conclusion. A subtle spice and faint fruit dryness persist in the aftertaste without any harsh edges.

smooth chocolatelingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
77
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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