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Salted Caramel Lucaria

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A smooth, creamy malt base intertwined with a swirl of salted caramel, rich and decadent yet balanced, with a velvety sweetness that never overwhelms and a gentle hint of salt in the finish. Long a standout in Thornbridge's Lucaria ice cream porter series.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltysalty
caramel
malty
salty
roasted
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt and cocoa, grounded and earthy without harshness.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Salted Caramel Lucaria

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a slight transparency when held to light, characteristic of the style's moderate color intensity. A dense, tan head builds readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, releasing gentle streams of fine bubbles.

deep mahoganydense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and cocoa, grounded and earthy without harshness. A creamy caramel sweetness emerges in the mid-range, accompanied by subtle vanilla undertones. A whisper of salt sits in the background, adding intrigue without dominating the overall aromatic profile.

roasted maltcaramel, creamycocoa, vanillasalted undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, velvety malt character and a pronounced salted caramel note that anchors the mid-palate without cloying. Bitterness is gentle and restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the confectionary sweetness to remain forward while maintaining balance. The salt element gradually becomes more apparent, providing a subtle mineral edge that prevents fatigue.

velvety maltsalted caramelbalanced sweetnessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a lingering salted caramel aftertaste that slowly fades to dry cocoa. Salt crystalizes on the palate in the closing moments, leaving a pleasant savory-sweet impression.

medium finishsalted cocoa aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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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