London Black

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with mahogany translucency at the edges when held to light. A dense, tan head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving clean lacing on each sip. The nitro carbonation produces a characteristic creamy collar rather than vigorous bubbles.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt character—coffee grounds and dark chocolate dominate, supported by subtle toasted grain undertones. A gentle warmth suggests the restrained alcohol, while the nitro conditioning softens the overall impression into an inviting, approachable profile. No aggressive hoppy notes interrupt the malt-forward aromatics.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy on the palate, with roasted flavors unfolding immediately—dark chocolate and espresso notes build through the mid-palate. Bitterness is measured and refined (25 IBU), sitting in the background rather than asserting itself, allowing the rich malt sweetness to remain in focus. The body feels full despite the modest 4.4% ABV, a testament to the malt bill and nitrogen's silky mouthfeel.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with roasted coffee notes persisting through the aftertaste. Carbonation fades gracefully, leaving a pleasant residual smoothness on the palate that invites another sip.

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.