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Pig Iron Porter if you want restraint and session-ability,
Simcoe Porter if you want richness and grip.
Both sit at the same IBU count (35), so bitterness won't separate them—it's the half-point ABV difference that matters. Pig Iron drinks like a well-mannered porter that won't fatigue you after two; Simcoe has the heft to demand your attention and slower sips.
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Tasting notes
Pig Iron Porter
Pig Iron Porter is a controlled burn. It's got enough roasted malt backbone to feel legit—dark chocolate and a whisper of coffee—but it never gets heavy-handed about it. The finish is clean, almost dry, which catches you off guard for a porter. This is the beer you can drink while actually having a conversation.
Simcoe Porter
Simcoe Porter carries itself with more swagger. The extra 1.5% ABV translates to thicker mouthfeel and a warmer finish that lingers on your palate. There's a subtle grape-skin astringency underneath the roast that makes it feel more complex, more deliberate. It rewards slower drinking and pairs better with rich food.
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