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Coffee Porter

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Roasty, smooth and sweet malt character meets fruity hop notes, and the coffee adds depth to a creamy, chocolatey profile with hints of dried fruit and almonds. It runs at 5 % ABV and 40 IBU. The brewmaster's signature porter is brewed with Press House Coffee beans, selected and roasted coffees from Brazil, Honduras and Tanzania, as a Pilot Program beer.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedchocolate
coffee
roasted
chocolate
fruity
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by roasted coffee notes from Press House Coffee's single-origin beans, layered with chocolate and dark roast malt aromas.
also:nutty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coffee Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color with a SRM of 28, displaying the characteristic opaque density of a well-crafted porter. A thick, tan head forms with solid retention and fine Schaumhaftung down the glass. The body appears full and visually substantial, suggesting a creamy mouthfeel.

deep brown-blackopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by roasted coffee notes from Press House Coffee's single-origin beans, layered with chocolate and dark roast malt aromas. Secondary notes of dried stone fruit and almond emerge beneath the coffee, while subtle fruity hop character adds complexity without overshadowing the roasted foundation.

coffee-forwardroasted maltchocolatedried fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, creamy texture that carries robust coffee flavor throughout. Chocolate and sweet malt notes blend seamlessly with the coffee, while the 40 IBU provides measured bitterness that never dominates. Nutty undertones and hints of dark fruit round out the mid-palate, creating a well-integrated profile.

smooth, creamycoffee-chocolate harmonybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with coffee bitterness fading into subtle chocolate and almond notes. The aftertaste remains clean and uncluttered, allowing the roasted character to resonate without harshness.

dry, lingeringcoffee-tinged aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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 Coffee Porter

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What is a Coffee 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.

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