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Partizan Porter

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The dark beer in the brewery's core range, listed since at least 2016. Earlier versions were stronger, at 6% and 6.8%; today's stands at 5.5%. It is dark ruby in colour, with a light body for a porter of that strength. Caramel, coffee and milk chocolate make up the flavour, and the beer finishes medium dry. Sold in 330 ml bottles.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark36
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
coffeecaramelchocolate
coffee
caramel
chocolate
roasted
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted barley and coffee grounds dominate the nose, paired with warm notes of caramel and cocoa powder.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Partizan Porter

◎ Appearance

A deep ruby-garnet hue with an opaque quality that speaks to the beer's roasted character. The dense head forms with good retention, leaving distinct lacing along the glass as it settles. The body appears full and rich without opacity from suspended matter.

deep rubydense headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted barley and coffee grounds dominate the nose, paired with warm notes of caramel and cocoa powder. There is a subtle earthiness underneath—neither fruity nor particularly funky, but grounded and inviting. The aromatic profile is approachable and layered rather than aggressive.

roasted barleycoffeecocoacaramel

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and medium-bodied, delivering rich coffee and chocolate flavors in the mid-section without heaviness or cloy. Roasted malt provides backbone, while a restrained bitterness (25 IBU) sits comfortably in the background. The finish leans toward the dry side, preventing any sweetness from lingering.

smooth entrycoffee-chocolatemedium-dryclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and relatively short, with roasted grain notes fading into a subtle cocoa dryness on the palate. No stickiness or clinging sweetness remains.

dryshort to mediumroasted fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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