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Silent Knight

Modus Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Porter · One of 86 Porters in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Porter.
Malt character
chocolate
caramel
coffee
roasted
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Silent Knight

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Silent Knight

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, roasted, coffee character as Silent Knight will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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