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Caramel malts, creamy coffee and molasses-drizzled toast fill a smooth body, with subtle aromas of baker's chocolate and earthy hops above it. A gentle carbonation and a soft mineral finish balance the beer. Fellowship is a traditional English porter that pours obsidian under a head of coffee-colored foam, made to be shared. 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelcoffeetoasty
caramel
coffee
toasty
mineral
chocolate
earthy
Aroma
The nose leads with warm caramel sweetness and roasted coffee notes, layered beneath a gentle cocoa powder aroma.
also:roasted,malty,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fellowship

◎ Appearance

Fellowship pours deep obsidian black with minimal light transmission, crowned by a substantial head of coffee-colored foam that holds steadily. The head displays fine, tight bubbles that cling to the glass walls with notable persistence. Gentle carbonation rises through the body in a measured stream, contributing to the beer's composed visual presence.

deep blackpersistent foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm caramel sweetness and roasted coffee notes, layered beneath a gentle cocoa powder aroma. Subtle earthy and herbaceous hop character emerges on closer inspection, adding complexity to the malt-forward profile. Baker's chocolate undertones and a whisper of toast round out a well-integrated aromatic expression.

caramel, coffeebaker's chocolateearthy hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced caramel maltiness and creamy mouthfeel, followed by molasses and toasted grain through the mid-palate. Coffee and chocolate notes build gently, supported by subtle roasted complexity without sharp edges. Bitterness remains restrained at 33 IBU, allowing malt sweetness to lead while earthy hop character provides a balancing undercurrent.

caramel maltcreamy bodycoffee and chocolate

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and mineral-driven, with lingering toasted grain and a gentle fade of cocoa notes. Carbonation imparts a light, refreshing quality that prevents the beer from becoming heavy, leaving a clean, lightly sweet aftertaste.

soft mineralsclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
82
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 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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