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United States · Porter · 5.8% ABV
86%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter if you want a roasted, assertive porter with real depth,
Pablo Porter if you want something smoother and more approachable.
Both clock in at nearly identical IBUs (33) and ABV (5.8 vs 5.5), so the difference isn't about alcohol or bitterness—it's about how each brewery handles the malt bill. Edmund Fitzgerald has been a Cleveland standard for decades and tastes like it; Pablo's is newer, friendlier, less demanding of your attention.
At a glance
The differences that matter
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body and bitterness match within Δ 1. Pablo Porter runs a touch livelier in texture (Δ 4). Pablo Porter brings a distinct dry note that Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter doesn't.
Beer DNA
Where they separate
Body
Δ 1
Sweetness
Δ 2
Situations
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In words
Tasting notes
Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
Edmund Fitzgerald hits you with dark chocolate and burnt coffee right away—there's a char to it that doesn't soften as it warms. The body is substantial without being heavy, and there's a slight astringency on the finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. This is a porter that doesn't apologize for being dark and complex.
Pablo Porter
Pablo's porter is gentler—cocoa and subtle roast, with a creaminess that suggests careful malt selection. It's less confrontational than Edmund Fitzgerald, with smoother edges and a cleaner finish. You can drink this one casually without it demanding intellectual engagement.
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