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Silent Knight has been part of the Modus lineup since the brewery opened in 2014. It was conceived as a session-strength counterpart to a Russian imperial stout, using a blend of nine malts to build depth without heaviness, and pours very dark brown. Rich chocolate and roast lead on the nose, while the palate layers cocoa, coffee and caramel in a dessert-like way yet still finishes light and dry.

ABV
5.6%
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
chocolateroastedcoffee
chocolate
roasted
coffee
caramel
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced chocolate and roasted malt, layered with coffee and subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silent Knight

◎ Appearance

Silent Knight pours a deep brown with nearly opaque darkness, characteristic of its 28 SRM. The dense head settles to a thin collar with restrained lacing that clings lightly to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and measured, befitting a session-strength porter.

deep brownopaquefine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced chocolate and roasted malt, layered with coffee and subtle caramel sweetness. The nine-malt blend creates a complex backbone without any sharp or harsh roasted edges. Secondary notes of dark grain and mild cocoa powder round out the aromatic profile.

chocolateroasted maltcoffeecocoa powder

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with chocolate and roasted grain anchoring the palate. Mid-palate reveals caramel and cocoa that suggest dessert-like richness, yet the body remains light and the malt backbone stays restrained. Finish transitions to a clean, dry conclusion without lingering sweetness or bitterness.

chocolate-forwardcaramel sweetnessdry finishsmooth

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and dry, with roasted and cocoa notes fading quickly. No stickiness or cloying residue remains, allowing the session-strength character to shine through.

clean dryquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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

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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.

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