Dead Reckoning
Cocoa, roasted malt and earthy bitterness define this American porter, whose flavor starts in chocolate and roasted malts. Black, caramel, Pilsner and roast malts meet Chinook and Vanguard hops and ale yeast. 5.9% ABV. Silver at the Great American Beer Festival in 2009. A Brewery Only release from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Dead Reckoning
Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.
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 American Porter
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a American 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 American Porter
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, earthy character as Dead Reckoning will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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