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United States · Porter · 6% ABV
93%
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Diamond Bear Pig Trail Porter if you want a bolder, slightly more assertive porter;
Hoepfner Porter if you want something softer and more traditionally restrained.
Both sit in the same ballpark—6% and 5.7% ABV, nearly identical bitterness—but Diamond Bear leans into American-style confidence while Hoepfner whispers German brewing restraint. The 0.3% ABV difference won't move you, but the attitude behind each beer will.
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Tasting notes
Diamond Bear Pig Trail Porter
Pig Trail Porter hits with immediate chocolate and a hint of roasted grain backbone that doesn't apologize. There's a dryness on the finish—not harsh, but purposeful—that comes from those 36 IBUs doing actual work. The body feels substantial without being heavy, and you get a slight coffee edge that lingers just long enough to make you notice it's there.
Hoepfner Porter
Hoepfner's porter is a quieter conversation. The roast is there but softer, almost creamy in how it sits on your palate. The bitterness is gentler, more of a suggestion than a statement, and the finish doesn't cling—it fades clean. This is a porter that doesn't need to prove anything; it just wants to be a solid, dependable pour.
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