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Death Before Disco

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Dark cocoa and rich chocolate, fresh-brewed coffee, roasted malts and boysenberry jam carry the tune, with subtle sweetness and light bitterness on a medium-full body. A dense, black American take on porter at 6.0 % ABV, in cans and on draft, served in a pub glass. Left Hand frames it as a headbanging riff on a classic beer style.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
berry
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with dark chocolate and fresh-brewed coffee, followed by roasted malt character that grounds the profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Death Before Disco

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a well-crafted porter. A dense, tan head forms with solid retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. The body shows a full, opaque profile with gentle carbonation evident in the slow rise of bubbles.

deep blackdense headfine lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark chocolate and fresh-brewed coffee, followed by roasted malt character that grounds the profile. A subtle fruity undertone emerges—boysenberry jam and dark berry notes—balanced against the roasted grain base. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with no sharp or aggressive top notes.

dark chocolatefresh coffeeroasted maltboysenberry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with cocoa sweetness and coffee richness, developing into layered roasted grain flavors across the mid-palate. A light to moderate bitterness surfaces on the finish, providing subtle contrast to the dominant chocolate and berry notes. The medium-full body carries these flavors smoothly without heaviness, and the 6% ABV allows the malt and roast complexity to shine.

cocoa-forwardcoffee backboneberry undertonesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste settles into a clean, dry roasted note with lingering cocoa and a whisper of coffee. Medium-length finish with no harsh edges or astringency.

clean drycocoa lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
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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