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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Pablo Porter if you want smooth, approachable chocolate notes,
State Park Porter if you want earthy complexity and a drier finish.
Both clock in at 5.5% ABV with 33 IBUs, so they're perfectly matched on paper—but the execution differs. Pablo leans into a cleaner malt profile that feels more sessionable, while State Park adds minerality and subtle roast that lingers. Neither dominates; it's about what mood you're in.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Bitterness and texture match within Δ 1. State Park Porter runs a touch sweeter in sweetness (Δ 3). Pablo Porter brings a distinct dry note that State Park Porter doesn't.
Beer DNA
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In words
Pablo Porter
Pablo Porter hits with immediate cocoa and a hint of caramel sweetness that doesn't overstay its welcome. The body is medium without feeling heavy, and there's a subtle vanilla undertone that keeps it bright for a 5.5% porter. The finish is clean and slightly creamy—this is the porter you'd drink three of without thinking about it.
State Park Porter
State Park Porter opens with deeper roast character—think burnt coffee grounds and dark bread crust. There's an earthy, almost mineral quality underneath that suggests real water chemistry at play. The mouthfeel is silkier than you'd expect, but the finish dries out noticeably, leaving a subtle spice and charcoal note that makes you want another sip to chase it.
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Only State Park Porter