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Hazelnut Porter

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A porter with a roasted nuttiness that a hint of hazelnuts lifts further. Four different malted barleys combine for a distinctive, full-bodied beer at 5.7% ABV, poured in the tasting room in Portland. Like the rest of the range, it follows recipes developed by master brewer Alan Pugsley.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttyroastedmalty
nutty
roasted
malty
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and toasted malt complexity, grounded by a pronounced hazelnut character that provides textural warmth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazelnut Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in color, with a SRM of 28 placing it firmly in the dark porter range. The head forms dense and persistent, clinging to the glass in fine lacework. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, presenting a clean and inviting clarity.

deep browndense headfine lacingclean

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and toasted malt complexity, grounded by a pronounced hazelnut character that provides textural warmth. Subtle chocolate and coffee undertones emerge beneath, while a gentle woodiness suggests the interplay of four distinct malted barleys. The overall impression is layered and inviting rather than aggressive.

roasted malthazelnutchocolate, coffee noteswoody undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with the hazelnut character integrated seamlessly into a rich, roasted malt base. Mid-palate reveals layers of chocolate and subtle dark fruit alongside a gentle coffee dryness that builds structure. Bitterness remains restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and nuttiness to dominate while providing balanced complexity.

nutty, roastedfull bodysmoothbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with hazelnut and roasted grain lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. Warmth from the 5.7% ABV fades gradually without harshness.

dry finishhazelnut persistencewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 nutty, full-bodied, roasted character as Hazelnut Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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