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Stimalti Porter

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🌍 Italy · Porter · One of 82 Porters in hopIQ

Stimalti's flagship and the dark beer that defines its reputation in the Neapolitan craft scene — a cask-conditioned porter available at the city's best craft beer bars. Deep mahogany-brown with a tan head; the nose is lightly roasted with dark chocolate and coffee notes. Smooth and approachable on the palate with malty richness and a clean, pleasantly bitter finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Porter.
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
coffee
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stimalti Porter

Appearance

Deep mahogany-brown hue with excellent clarity and a substantial tan head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. The color reflects the careful kilning of dark Malz, characteristic of the Porter style. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

mahogany-browntan head with lacingclearmoderately carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with restrained roasted grain and dark chocolate, followed by subtle coffee notes that add depth without dominating. There is a pleasant toastiness underscoring the malt character, with no sharp or burnt edges. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and balanced, characteristic of a well-executed cask-conditioned porter.

dark chocolateroasted graincoffeetoasted malt

Taste

Smooth entry on the palate with pronounced malty richness that develops chocolate and roasted notes through the mid-palate. The beer carries good body without heaviness, with a clean bitterness arriving in the latter stages—neither aggressive nor subdued. The interplay between malt sweetness and restrained hop bitterness creates an approachable drinking experience.

chocolate-forwardsmooth palatemalty richnessclean bitterness

Finish

The finish is pleasantly bitter with lingering roasted and chocolate notes that fade gradually. Aftertaste remains clean and dry, inviting another sip without fatigue.

bitter aftertastedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stimalti 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stimalti Porter

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 roasted, chocolate, rich character as Stimalti Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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