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Plum Porter

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Plum and other stone fruits run through this porter, and even the nose is sweet and fruity, while a delicate blend of classic hops keeps the fruit in check. It began in 2011 as a one-off seasonal and became a year-round fixture, a speciality porter at 4.9% ABV on cask and in bottle. SIBA and CAMRA judges have awarded it regional medals since 2023.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Cask Speciality Amber to Dark Beer
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Cask Speciality Amber to Dark Beer
Silver · 2023
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands)
Speciality Beers - Flavoured
Silver · 2024
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands)
Speciality Beers - Flavoured
Bronze · 2024
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands)
Overall Champion
Bronze · 2024
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Keg Speciality & Flavoured Beer
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Cask Speciality Amber to Dark Beer)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Cask Speciality Amber to Dark Beer)
★Silver — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands) (Speciality Beers - Flavoured)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitydark fruitmalty
fruity
dark fruit
malty
roasted
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted character and dark stone fruits—plum takes the lead, supported by subtle chocolate and coffee notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Plum Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The color reflects the dark crystal malt base, while carbonation is moderate and consistent throughout.

deep browndense headexcellent clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted character and dark stone fruits—plum takes the lead, supported by subtle chocolate and coffee notes. English noble hops (Pilgrim and Golding) contribute a restrained herbal earthiness that frames rather than dominates the fruit.

dark plumroasted maltchocolateherbal earth

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with roasted grain providing a solid foundation. The natural plum flavoring develops across the mid-palate with rich dark fruit character, while moderate bitterness (25 IBU) arrives cleanly without harshness. Coffee and toast notes weave through, creating a balanced interplay between sweetness and restraint.

roasted graindark fruit forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

Medium length with a dry aftertaste dominated by roasted malt and lingering plum notes. The bitterness fades evenly, leaving a pleasant earthy dryness on the palate.

dry finishroasted fademedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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 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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, sweet, dark fruit character as Plum Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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