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Põhi

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A smooth porter with caramel, coffee and dark chocolate flavours, firm hoppy bitterness and a silky texture. Rich dark chocolate and cocoa beneath a velvety foam, balanced by roasted coffee notes.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatehoppy
roasted
chocolate
hoppy
coffee
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and dark chocolate, underscored by earthy coffee grounds and cocoa powder.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Põhi

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet to black in color, revealing ruby highlights at the edges when held to light. A dense, velvety foam crowns the pour, maintaining excellent retention and lacing throughout the glass. The beer presents a rich, opaque body with minimal light transmission.

deep blackdense foam headexcellent lacingopaque body

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and dark chocolate, underscored by earthy coffee grounds and cocoa powder. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath the roasted character, while restrained noble hop resin adds a herbal dimension without dominating the profile.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffee groundsnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth roasted grain and rich cocoa, building a full, chocolate-forward mid-palate. Brewed coffee notes and caramel provide balance and subtle sweetness, while a firm, measured bitterness from quality hops takes hold in the center and carries through without harshness. The silky mouthfeel and moderate alcohol warmth frame a well-integrated whole.

smooth entrycocoa-forwardcoffee balancefirm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-long, with roasted coffee and dark chocolate gradually fading to a dry, slightly herbal conclusion. A gentle hop bitterness lingers pleasantly without astringency.

coffee aftertastedry conclusion
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 Baltic Porter

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What is a Baltic 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 Baltic Porter

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

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