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Pluff Mud Porter

Holy City Brewing
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🌍 United States · American Porter · One of 11 American Porters in hopIQ

Holy City's GABF gold-winning American porter, named for the Lowcountry's pungent marsh mud. It smells and drinks like a classic porter — gentle chocolate and soft roast over a medium body, with light caramel sweetness and a silky, clean finish that stays refreshing even in the Charleston heat. A year-round mainstay and the beer that put the brewery on the map.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark31

AWARDS

Gold
Great American Beer Festival
Gold — Great American Beer Festival
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Porter.
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
caramel
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

FEATURED IN

#1 of 50The Best American Porters#7 of 50The Best American Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pluff Mud Porter

Appearance

Deep brown with mahogany undertones, nearly opaque in the glass. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine Schaumhaftung as it recedes. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated.

deep brownopaquefine lacingsoft carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and cocoa, with no harsh edges or burnt character. Underneath sit notes of caramel and subtle toasted grain, anchored by a clean, slightly earthy undertone. The overall impression is straightforward and inviting.

roasted maltchocolatecaramelclean earth

Taste

Entry is smooth with balanced chocolate and malt sweetness. The mid-palate displays a silky mouthfeel, gentle roast flavors, and light caramel notes without cloying. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the roasted character to lead.

chocolate-forwardsmooth maltrestrained bitternesssilky body

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, fading to a whisper of roast and cocoa. Despite its complexity, it remains refreshing and leaves no sticky residue.

clean dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pluff Mud 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 Pairing

What to eat with Pluff Mud Porter

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

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

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