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Sinebrychoff Porter

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🌍 Finland · Porter · One of 56 Porters in hopIQ

Finland's legendary Baltic Porter, brewed continuously since 1957. Rich, warming and complex with dark chocolate, roasted coffee and dark fruit. Smooth despite its strength. A Finnish national treasure and one of Europe's finest Baltic Porters.

ABV
7.2%
IBU
35
SRM
dark50
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

roasted
100%
dark fruit
100%
chocolate
60%
coffee
60%
full-bodied
60%
malty
60%
smooth
60%
rich
30%
toasty
30%
bitter
30%
boozy
30%
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About Porter

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sinebrychoff 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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sinebrychoff Porter

Appearance

Deep mahogany to nearly black in color with excellent clarity despite its darkness. A rich, dense head forms and persists admirably, suggesting proper carbonation and excellent malt structure. The beer presents with an almost opaque quality that's characteristic of premium Baltic Porters.

deep mahoganydense headnearly opaqueexcellent clarity

Aroma

The nose reveals a sophisticated blend of roasted malt and dark chocolate with prominent coffee undertones. Secondary aromas of dark fruit—particularly plum and raisin—emerge alongside subtle bread notes and warming alcohol vapors. The aromatic profile is complex and inviting, showcasing the brewer's mastery of the style.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeedark fruit

Taste

The palate enters with bold roasted grain and chocolate character, evolving into a full-bodied experience with excellent malt depth. Mid-palate reveals caramel sweetness and coffee complexity balanced by a measured 35 IBU bitterness that never overwhelms. Despite the 7.2% ABV, the beer drinks remarkably smooth with well-integrated warming alcohol.

rich chocolatesmoothbalanced bitternessfull-bodied

Finish

The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering roasted and chocolate notes fading gracefully into a warm, slightly dry aftertaste. The alcohol warmth provides a comforting conclusion without any harsh or astringent character.

lingeringwarmclean finish
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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