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Plum Pudding

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Sticky, delicious notes of caramelised plum and sugar rest on a rich, dark malt base, with vanilla on top. This cosy winter porter is made for the colder months and tastes best in an armchair beside a roaring log fire. It is a seasonal release, brewed in Bristol at 6.7% ABV, but it also turns up outside winter in cans and on draught at bars and bottle shops.

ABV
6.7%
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
caramelvanillamalty
caramel
vanilla
malty
dark fruit
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
Caramelised plum leads on the nose, backed by rich, dark malt character with subtle notes of vanilla and baking spice.
also:coffee
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Plum Pudding

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, with a dense foam head that settles into a thin tan collar. The liquid holds good clarity despite its dark hue, revealing ruby tones at the edges when held to light. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep brownfirm headclear for style

◌ Aroma

Caramelised plum leads on the nose, backed by rich, dark malt character with subtle notes of vanilla and baking spice. A light roasted undertone emerges beneath the fruit, with hints of brown sugar and dried stone fruit. The overall impression is warm and dessert-like, inviting rather than aggressive.

caramelised plumvanilla, dark maltroasted warmth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with sticky, concentrated plum and brown sugar notes that coat the mouth pleasantly. Mid-palate reveals layered roasted malt and a faint vanilla sweetness, balanced by moderate bitterness and subtle earthy tones from the malt base. The 33 IBUs provide structure without dominating the adjunct-forward profile.

sticky stone fruitbrown sugar sweetnessbalanced malt bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, with plum and vanilla fading gradually into a dry, lightly roasted malt aftertaste. A gentle warmth from the 6.7% ABV lingers without heat or harshness.

medium lengthmalt-driven fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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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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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