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Plain Porter

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🌍 Ireland · Porter · One of 12 Porters in hopIQ

Named after the Flann O'Brien poem. A smooth Dublin-style porter with roasted grain, milk chocolate and coffee character. Rich body, clean and satisfying finish.

ABV
4.3%
IBU
40
SRM
42dark
42

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted
87%
malty
75%
dark
70%
smooth
55%
grain
50%
medium-bodied
45%
coffee
38%
clean finish
30%
chocolate
25%
bitter
20%
nutty
13%

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Plain 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 Pairings

What to eat with Plain Porter

WHERE TO BUY

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