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Salted Caramel Brownie

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Salted Caramel Brownie is a robust porter brewed with roasted and chocolate malts that build a deep cocoa character, accented by caramel richness and a dash of sea salt. It reaches 7.0% ABV and 23 IBU, rich and dark, and was part of Sun King's Halloween lineup. It comes from the Indianapolis brewery that sent out its first kegs in July 2009.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecaramel
roasted
chocolate
caramel
salty
dark fruit
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and roasted grain, grounded in the mineral earthiness of darkly kilned malt.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Salted Caramel Brownie

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass with an opaque, impenetrable body characteristic of the style. A modest tan head settles quickly, leaving intermittent lacing along the glass. Carbonation is restrained, allowing the heavy roasted character to dominate visually.

deep brownopaquelow carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and roasted grain, grounded in the mineral earthiness of darkly kilned malt. Caramel sweetness emerges in the mid-range, underpinned by a subtle briny minerality from the sea salt addition. Secondary coffee and dark chocolate notes provide depth without dominance.

roasted maltcocoacaramel sweetnessmineral salt

◐ Taste

The palate is full and velvety, with roasted and chocolate malt delivering substantial cocoa richness from the opening. Mid-palate caramel sweetness balances moderate bitterness (23 IBU), while a pronounced salty note cuts through the richness without sharpness. The finish carries lingering chocolate and a drying salt accent that prevents cloying sweetness.

chocolate-forwardsalted caramelfull-bodiedmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

A persistent dry finish emerges as the sea salt and roasted character dominate the aftertaste. Cocoa lingers gently for several seconds, leaving the palate clean and slightly mineral.

drysalty minerallingering cocoa
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
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

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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.

Finding a similar Porter

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