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Chocolate Porter

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The mocha flavours come naturally from the roasting of four different malts, and real chocolate added during maturation complements them. The result is a rich, dark porter that tastes warm, complex and smooth, and it ends in a long, clean finish. It is brewed to 6.5% ABV.

ABV
6.5%
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
chocolateroastedcoffee
chocolate
roasted
coffee
malty
clean
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and dark chocolate, layered beneath roasted grain and coffee grounds.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chocolate Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown to black, opaque and impenetrable to light. The dense, tan head settles into a fine collar that clings to the glass with sustained lacing. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's contemplative character.

deep garnet-brownopaquepersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and dark chocolate, layered beneath roasted grain and coffee grounds. Four distinct malts contribute earthy, slightly burnt undertones, while genuine chocolate addition in maturation adds a smooth, confectionery warmth. The overall impression is inviting and complex without sharp edges.

cocoa, dark chocolateroasted grain, coffeewarm, confectionery

◐ Taste

The palate is rich and full-bodied, with chocolate flavors dominating from first sip through mid-palate. Roasted malt sweetness and subtle coffee bitterness interweave, providing structure without harshness. At 33 IBU, the bitterness remains measured and integrated, never aggressive or astringent.

chocolate-forwardroasted malt sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and clean, with chocolate notes gradually receding to reveal a dry, slightly grainy farewell. No clinging sweetness or cloying residue; instead, a pleasant toasted-grain dryness invites the next sip.

long, cleandry grain aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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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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