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Żywiec Porter

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🌍 Poland · Baltic Porter · One of 4 Baltic Porters in hopIQ

Poland's most celebrated dark beer and a multiple international award winner — Żywiec Porter is a classic Baltic Porter brewed to the 19th-century recipe that made this southern Polish brewery famous. Pitch-dark with a dense tan head: rich dark chocolate, espresso, dried dark fruit and a warming alcoholic smoothness. One of Eastern Europe's finest dark beers by any measure.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted malt
87%
dark chocolate
70%
smooth
70%
smooth finish
65%
coffee
63%
dried fruit
55%
molasses
50%
alcohol warmth
50%
dark fruit
50%
licorice
45%
warming alcohol
45%
subtle spice
20%

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About Baltic Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Baltic 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 Baltic Porter

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Żywiec Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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 to eat with Żywiec Porter

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