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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Pablo Porter if you want a slightly richer, more assertive malt backbone,
Pig Iron Porter if you want something leaner and crisper.
Both clock in at a sessionable 5–5.5% ABV, so neither will fatigue you, but Pablo's extra half-point and gentler IBU spread (33 vs. 35) gives it a softer landing. Pig Iron edges slightly bitter and drier—it's the no-nonsense version of the same basic style.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Pablo Porter runs a touch sweeter in sweetness (Δ 4). Pablo Porter brings a distinct dry note that Pig Iron Porter doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 3
Sweetness
Δ 4
Situations
In words
Pablo Porter
Pablo Porter hits with a creamy, almost chocolatey front that doesn't announce itself aggressively. There's a warmth to it—like cocoa powder dusted over toasted bread—and the 33 IBUs sit back politely, letting malt sweetness linger. It's the kind of porter that feels like a hug, not a challenge.
Pig Iron Porter
Pig Iron Porter strips away a little of the velvet. You get cleaner roast character, more graphite-like minerality, and those 35 IBUs actually *feel* present—they cut through the body and dry the finish faster. It's lighter on its feet, almost lean, which makes it perfect if you want definition rather than comfort.
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Δ 3
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