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The Sup

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The Sup is a porter in the old-school manner at 5.0%. Dark chocolate sets the tone, followed by soft roasted malt and a gentle touch of coffee. The grist centres on a rich caramel malt, supported by Munich and melanoidin types over a light pilsner base, which gives the beer its depth. It stays smooth and clean throughout: rich enough to satisfy, balanced enough to remain easy to drink, with the roast kept soft.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted 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
chocolateroastedclean
chocolate
roasted
clean
caramel
coffee
malty
Aroma
Dark chocolate leads the nose, rich and unsweetened.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Sup

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black hue, opaque and dense. The head forms thick and tan, settling to a persistent collar that clings evenly to the glass. Carbonation is moderate, creating a composed visual presence befitting the style.

deep brownopaquepersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Dark chocolate leads the nose, rich and unsweetened. Soft roasted malt emerges underneath, grounded and earthy, with a delicate coffee note that adds complexity without dominating. Munich and melanoidin malts contribute subtle warmth and depth to the overall profile.

dark chocolateroasted maltgentle coffeeearthy

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with caramel sweetness providing body and balance. Mid-palate reveals the soft roast character and coffee notes, integrated rather than sharp. Bitterness remains restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the malt structure to remain the focus throughout, finishing clean and dry.

caramel sweetnesssoft roastbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering roasted notes and a gentle drying sensation. The aftertaste is clean and unfussy, leaving no harsh edges or astringency.

roasted drynessclean finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, roasted, smooth character as The Sup will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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