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Knockmealdown Porter

Eight Degrees Brewing
Ireland·Porter
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Named after the Knockmealdown Mountains in County Tipperary. Smooth and roasty with dark chocolate, toffee and coffee notes, finishing clean and satisfying.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark38
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolateclean
roasted
chocolate
clean
coffee
caramel
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting roasted malt complexity, leading with dark chocolate and coffee notes that dominate the aromatic profile.
also:malty,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Knockmealdown Porter

◎ Appearance

Knockmealdown Porter presents a deep, opaque black color with rich mahogany highlights when held to light. A dense, tan head forms with excellent retention, indicating a well-crafted pour. Fine carbonation creates a sophisticated visual presentation befitting this smooth, approachable porter.

blackopaquetan headdense foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting roasted malt complexity, leading with dark chocolate and coffee notes that dominate the aromatic profile. Subtle caramel sweetness and toasted grain undertones provide depth without overwhelming the senses. The overall bouquet is clean and refined, with minimal hop character allowing the malt to shine.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeecaramel

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a smooth, medium-bodied palate with immediate dark chocolate and coffee flavors that are well-integrated with caramel sweetness. The mid-palate maintains balance between roasted grain character and subtle bitterness, with nutty undertones adding complexity. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the malt-forward character to remain the focal point.

smoothdark chocolatecoffeemalty-sweet

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and satisfying, with roasted flavors lingering pleasantly without becoming astringent. A gentle drying sensation from moderate bitterness provides closure without overwhelming the palate.

cleanroasted lingeringdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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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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