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Baltic Liquorice

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Baltic Liquorice is a dark mahogany liquorice porter under a thick, lacing head. A strong aroma of raw liquorice and liquorice root hangs over the glass, while the taste turns to roasted malt and sweet liquorice. Citrus notes from the hops balance this solid, quite heavy porter. Perle and Callista are the hops, it ferments bottom-up, and the brewery's toast is simply: skål for liquorice.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcitrusymalty
roasted
citrusy
malty
hoppy
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
Raw liquorice root and anise dominate the nose with genuine herbal intensity, complemented by underlying notes of roasted malt and cocoa.
also:dark fruit
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baltic Liquorice

◎ Appearance

Baltic Liquorice presents a deep mahogany hue with substantial opacity characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with impressive persistence, leaving fine trails of lacing on each sip. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the dense foam structure.

deep mahoganythick headpersistent lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

Raw liquorice root and anise dominate the nose with genuine herbal intensity, complemented by underlying notes of roasted malt and cocoa. A subtle citrus character emerges from the Perle and Callista hops, adding brightness without displacing the prominent liquorice character. The overall effect is earthy, complex, and distinctly herbaceous.

raw liquorice rootroasted maltherbalcitrus lift

◐ Taste

The palate opens with roasted malt sweetness and pronounced liquorice notes that persist throughout the mid-palate. Rich, full-bodied malt backbone carries hints of dark chocolate and subtle coffee, while Perle and Callista hops contribute a restrained citrus edge and light spice that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying. The 30 IBU level provides balance without aggression.

roasted malt sweetnessliquorice-forwardchocolate undertonesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with liquorice and roasted grain notes fading gradually over several minutes. A gentle, warming alcohol impression and a faint herbal dryness complete the experience.

long liquorice fadewarmingherbal dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 Baltic Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Baltic 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 Baltic Porter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, sweet, full-bodied character as Baltic Liquorice will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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