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WRCLW Porter Bałtycki

Browar Stu Mostów
Poland·Porter
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Browar Stu Mostów's Baltic Porter — a dark, complex and warming lager-fermented porter in the Eastern European tradition. Rich dark chocolate, coffee, dark fruit and a smooth warming finish at 8.0%. WRCLW Porter Bałtycki has won international gold medals and stands among Poland's finest dark beers alongside the legendary Żywiec Porter.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatedark fruitroasted
chocolate
dark fruit
roasted
coffee
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent dark chocolate and roasted malt complexity, layered with coffee and subtle molasses sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for WRCLW Porter Bałtycki

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black color with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-crafted Baltic Porter. A dense, tan head forms with impressive retention, indicating proper carbonation and head-forming proteins. The beer presents a visually striking appearance befitting its award-winning status.

deep mahoganyblackdense tan headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent dark chocolate and roasted malt complexity, layered with coffee and subtle molasses sweetness. Dark fruit esters emerge alongside hints of black licorice, creating a sophisticated and inviting aromatic profile. The alcohol warmth is restrained, adding depth without overpowering the malt-forward character.

dark chocolateroasted maltcoffeedark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate delivers rich dark chocolate and roasted malt flavors with balanced coffee notes and subtle molasses sweetness. Mid-palate reveals dried fruit complexity and black licorice undertones, while the 40 IBU bitterness provides elegant restraint and structure. The smooth mouthfeel coats the tongue with warming alcohol that enhances rather than dominates.

dark chocolateroastedsmoothwarming

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering chocolate and roasted notes that fade gracefully into a pleasant alcohol warmth. The aftertaste remains clean and balanced, showcasing the lager's refinement and the brewer's technical skill.

warminglingering chocolateclean
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, dark fruit, rich character as WRCLW Porter Bałtycki will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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