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Skands Porter

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Dark, strong, round and soft: this porter is aromatic, with a discreet sweetness and muted bitterness that stay in balance. A blend of malts and muscovado sugar builds a full malt profile with liquorice notes and a lightly caramelised depth. It is top-fermented in the Irish tradition, which gives it a warm, classic porter character. Organic barley malt, hops and yeast.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelroasted
malty
caramel
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt sweetness, muscovado notes, and a gentle licorice undertone.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skands Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany-brown with opaque clarity, characteristic of the style's roasted malt bill. A substantial, tan head forms and persists well, leaving fine lacing at the glass. Carbonation is restrained, allowing the dense body to dominate the visual impression.

deep mahoganyopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt sweetness, muscovado notes, and a gentle licorice undertone. Roasted grain and chocolate emerge subtly beneath, while a discreet herbal hop presence grounds the profile. The Irish top-fermented character adds a warm, classic earthiness without sharp edges.

licoricesoft malt sweetnessroasted grainwarm fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is full and round, with a pronounced malt backbone built by the blend of grain and sugar adjunct. Caramel and cocoa sit at the fore, transitioning to subtle coffee and dark fruit notes midway through. Bitterness is measured at 33 IBU, providing restraint rather than assertiveness, while the finish remains soft and creamy.

full malt bodycaramelmuted bitternesschocolate, coffee

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with gentle malt warmth and a hint of liquorice, fading gradually without harshness. The 7.2% ABV sits comfortably in the background, lending subtle alcohol warmth without heat.

lingering maltwarm finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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