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State Park Porter

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
United States·Porter
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A tribute to Arizona's state parks — dark, smooth and accessible. Chocolate and coffee notes over a malty backbone, with the restraint of a well-made porter rather than the extremes of an imperial stout.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark25
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
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
toasty
clean
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose with pronounced cocoa and dark chocolate notes, followed by warm coffee grounds and a subtle toasted grain character.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for State Park Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to black with a semi-opaque clarity that reveals the beer's density. A tan head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving thin bands of lacing on the walls. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout.

deep mahogany-blacksemi-opaquepersistent tan head

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose with pronounced cocoa and dark chocolate notes, followed by warm coffee grounds and a subtle toasted grain character. The aroma remains restrained and inviting, free from harshness or excessive smoke—a hallmark of disciplined roasting.

roasted maltchocolate, cocoacoffee groundstoasted grain

◐ Taste

Chocolate and roasted flavors lead on the palate, supported by a solid malty backbone that provides sweetness without cloying. Coffee notes emerge in the mid-palate and integrate smoothly. Bitterness is measured at 33 IBU, providing structure without dominating, and finishes clean with no astringency.

chocolate-forwardroasted, maltybalanced bitternesssmooth, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with roasted grain and faint dark chocolate lingering briefly on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and appetizing, inviting another sip.

dry, moderate lengthroasted grain fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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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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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