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Mad Scientist Transylvania Porter

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🌍 Hungary · Baltic Porter · One of 3 Baltic Porters in hopIQ

Mad Scientist's dark flagship — named after Hungary's historic eastern region. Dark chocolate, espresso and warming alcohol in a smooth, rich frame. Transylvania Porter is Mad Scientist's most awarded beer: Hungary's contribution to the great Baltic Porter tradition.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

warming
100%
dark chocolate
100%
bodied
100%
roasted
75%
coffee
75%
smooth
50%
dark fruit
-25%
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About Baltic Porter

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What is a Baltic 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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mad Scientist Transylvania Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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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