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The Porter

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🌍 United Kingdom · Porter - English · One of 9 Porter - Englishs in hopIQ

The original Anspach & Hobday flagship — stronger, bolder, full bodied, rich and more complex than London Black, with roasted-coffee aromas. The big sibling to London Black that inspired the nitro version. Anspach & Hobday's original statement about London's brewing heritage.

ABV
6.7%
IBU
35
SRM
dark40

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

roasted
87%
dark
75%
malty
63%
chocolate
50%
full-bodied
50%
smooth
45%
coffee
38%
dark chocolate
25%
bitter
20%
dark fruit
13%
caramel
5%
earthy
0%

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About Porter - English

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Porter - English?

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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of The 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.

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