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Hoepfner Porter

Privatbrauerei Hoepfner
Germany·Porter
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A rare surviving German porter, dark and full-bodied with notes of roasted malt, coffee and dark chocolate. A Karlsruhe speciality with a long history.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, underpinned by subtle coffee and cocoa notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoepfner Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent tan head that clings to the glass. The color reflects the substantial roasted malt bill, while steady carbonation maintains a fine bead throughout the pour.

deep brownpersistent headclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, underpinned by subtle coffee and cocoa notes. A refined bitterness from noble hops provides balance without dominating, and there is no yeast-driven fruitiness—the character remains malt-forward and clean.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeesubtle noble hops

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and smooth on entry, with rich roasted flavors and hints of dark chocolate that persist through the mid-palate. The bitterness is restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and dry roasted character to dominate without harshness. A gentle dryness emerges toward the finish, preventing any cloying sensation.

full-bodiedroastedsmooth chocolate notesrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium length with a lingering roasted dryness that fades gradually. The aftertaste is clean and malt-driven, without sharp astringency.

roasted drynessclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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