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Nova Runda Porter

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🌍 Croatia · Porter · One of 70 Porters in hopIQ

Nova Runda's dark ale — a smooth English-influenced porter from the Zagreb craft brewery. Roasted malt, dark chocolate and coffee with a medium-bodied, smooth finish and a clean, dry aftertaste. Nova Runda Porter is the brewery's most ambitious dark beer: well-calibrated and approachable for Croatian drinkers exploring dark ales for the first time.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark33
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Porter.
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
coffee
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nova Runda Porter

Appearance

Nova Runda Porter presents a deep, opaque black color with rich brown highlights when held to light. The head is modest but persistent, with a fine tan collar that gradually recedes. Carbonation appears well-integrated, suggesting a refined pour and proper conditioning.

deep blackopaquetan headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by roasted malt and dark chocolate notes, with prominent coffee undertones that add complexity without aggression. Subtle cocoa and earthy nuances emerge beneath, while the overall aroma remains clean and inviting—characteristic of English porter tradition. The aromatic profile is approachable yet sophisticated, ideal for introducing drinkers to darker ales.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeeearthy cocoa

Taste

The palate opens with smooth dark chocolate and roasted grain flavors that evolve into balanced coffee and cocoa notes. The medium body carries these flavors gracefully without heaviness, while subtle caramel sweetness and nutty undertones provide warmth and depth. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBUs, allowing malt character to shine rather than dominate.

dark chocolatesmooth maltbalanced coffeesubtle bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the roasted character fading gracefully to leave a pleasant cocoa-tinged aftertaste. Medium finish length keeps the experience crisp and refreshing without lingering heaviness.

cleandrycocoa-tinged
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Nova Runda 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Nova Runda Porter

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 roasted, chocolate, dry character as Nova Runda Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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