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Plum & Raisin Porter

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A sweet, smooth porter: mellow dark malts, hoppy aromas and a fruity nose of plum and raisin, in a light body. Whole fruits do the flavouring, from what the brewery calls an authentic recipe, and it sits in the core range at 4.3%. The brewery sees it as a fresh, modern take on the style that once dominated British brewing.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
dark28
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppydark fruit
fruity
hoppy
dark fruit
malty
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced stone-fruit character—plum and raisin dominate, lifted by subtle hoppy notes that provide freshness and balance.
also:coffee
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Plum & Raisin Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black hue typical of the Porter style, with excellent clarity revealing the beer's refined malt character. A modest, tan head forms with good initial retention and fine Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean visual presentation.

deep mahoganycleartan headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced stone-fruit character—plum and raisin dominate, lifted by subtle hoppy notes that provide freshness and balance. Beneath the fruit lies a mellow base of dark malts with cocoa and chocolate undertones. The overall effect is inviting and modern, avoiding heaviness while maintaining genuine complexity.

plum, raisinhoppy liftdark chocolatestone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with whole-fruit flavoring contributing genuine plum and raisin character rather than artificial adjunct notes. Mid-palate remains light-bodied yet flavorful, balancing malt sweetness against restrained bitterness (33 IBU) that keeps the beer refreshing. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering stone-fruit notes and a gentle hop bitterness.

sweet maltwhole fruit characterlight bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and medium-length, with the porter's inherent warmth tempered by the beer's low alcohol. Aftertaste lingers pleasantly with dark malt, dried fruit, and a faint hoppy dryness.

clean finishdried fruitmalt warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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 sweet, fruity, hoppy character as Plum & Raisin Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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