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Dark chocolate, a slight bitterness and a peppery edge on the finish mark this imperial porter, built as a chocolate pumpkin beer at 7.8% ABV and 30 IBU. Pumpkin is part of the recipe, which Midnight Sun describes as an imperial chocolate pumpkin porter.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
chocolatespicyroasted
chocolate
spicy
roasted
coffee
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive dark chocolate and roasted malt character, underpinned by subtle coffee and cocoa notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for T.R.E.A.T.

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, with a dense foam head that clings persistently to the rim and forms distinct lacing. The body is opaque and impenetrable to light, presenting the characteristic density of an imperial porter. Carbonation appears moderate, supporting a stable and long-lasting head.

near-blackdense headstrong lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive dark chocolate and roasted malt character, underpinned by subtle coffee and cocoa notes. A distinct peppery spice emerges in the background, with soft hints of pumpkin adding a gentle earthiness without overwhelming the malt-forward profile. The overall aromatics are full-bodied and layered, inviting closer inspection.

dark chocolateroasted maltsblack pepper spicecoffee undertones

◐ Taste

The palate enters with rich chocolate sweetness balanced against a moderate, gripping bitterness from roasted grains. Midway through, layers of coffee, dark fruit, and warming spice develop, while the pumpkin component adds a subtle earthiness rather than sweetness. The mouthfeel is full and smooth despite the assertive flavor intensity, with the peppery edge building toward the swallow.

chocolate-forwardroasted grain bitternessspiced warmthsmooth fullness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with peppery spice persisting on the palate and a gentle coffee-cocoa aftertaste. The bitterness tapers gradually, leaving a clean, warming sensation without harshness.

peppery persistencedry finishwarming aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
84
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 Imperial 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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