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Marmalade Porter

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Black coffee and dark chocolate meet sweet marmalade and tangy lemon in this porter at 5.0%, rich, dark and smooth. It is vegan and gluten-free according to the brewery, brewed on a family farm in the Yorkshire Wolds with untreated borehole water. Aged for fifteen months in whisky casks from the brewery's sister distillery, the same beer becomes Rip Curl.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
chocolatecoffeeoak
chocolate
coffee
oak
citrusy
roasted
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with rich dark chocolate and roasted coffee, grounded in toasted malts.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marmalade Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep black with ruby highlights at the edges, revealing the beer's substantial body. A dense, tan head forms with impressive retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. The beer presents opaque, as expected from the style, with a smooth, inviting surface.

deep blackdense headexcellent lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich dark chocolate and roasted coffee, grounded in toasted malts. Bright citrus notes—particularly lemon marmalade—cut through the darker aromatics with pleasant acidity. Subtle oak undertones from the whisky cask aging emerge on closer inspection, adding complexity without dominating.

dark chocolateroasted coffeelemon zestwhisky oak

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth chocolate and coffee that build into a creamy, full-bodied middle. Sweet marmalade and tangy citrus provide counterpoint to the roasted grain base, creating an engaging interplay of flavors. The 33 IBUs deliver moderate bitterness that sits well behind the sweetness, never harsh or aggressive.

chocolate-forwardcreamy bodytangy citrusrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with chocolate and coffee notes gradually fading into a subtle oak warmth. Citrus acidity leaves a refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip without clinging overly long.

smooth fadecitrus liftwarming oak
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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

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