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Pig Iron Porter

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Iron Hill's signature dark beer and a perennial favourite — roasted malt, chocolate, and a touch of coffee over a medium body, smooth and deeply satisfying. Dark enough to intrigue, light enough to drink all evening. The beer that defines the Iron Hill house character.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark32
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
clean
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and cocoa powder, followed by subtle coffee grounds and a whisper of dark fruit undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pig Iron Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine dark mahogany rim. A dense, tan head forms readily and clings to the glass with good persistence. The body is compact and well-carbonated, maintaining visible effervescence throughout the pour.

deep brownexcellent claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and cocoa powder, followed by subtle coffee grounds and a whisper of dark fruit undertones. No harsh char or burnt grain; the roasted character is clean and refined. A touch of noble hop earthiness balances the sweet malted backbone without dominating.

roasted maltcocoacoffeesubtle dark fruit

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with chocolate and roasted grain flavors building immediately on the mid-palate. Coffee notes arrive mid-sip, adding depth without astringency. The 35 IBU provide gentle restraint—sufficient to frame the malt sweetness without aggression—and the body remains medium, approachable, and never heavy.

chocolateroasted graincoffeebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, moderately dry finish with lingering cocoa and a faint coffee aftertaste. The beer fades gracefully without residual sweetness or harshness.

clean aftertastedry cocoa notes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
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 American Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Porter

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