Enville Old Porter vs Plum Porter: Which Should You Drink?

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Enville Old Porter

Enville Ales

United Kingdom · Porter - English

hopIQ rank #1408

94%

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side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Plum Porter

Titanic Brewery

United Kingdom · Porter - English

HOPIQ TAKE

Enville Old Porter if you want classic, understated elegance; Plum Porter if you want fruit-forward intrigue and a bit more weight. Both sit at the same IBU level (25), so bitterness won't distinguish them—it's really about whether you're after traditional porter restraint or something with a flavor twist. The half-point ABV difference is negligible, but it mirrors the philosophies: Enville keeps things lean and proper, Titanic leans into experimentation.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Enville Old Porter when…

→You want a reliable, no-nonsense porter that won't surprise you
→You're eating something savory and want a beer that complements rather than dominates
→You prefer malt character to dominate over fruit or experimental flavors

Pick Plum Porter when…

→You're curious about fruit-forward brewing and want porter as the vehicle
→You want a beer with more narrative—something to think about between sips
→You prefer porters with more body and a slightly sweeter finishing note

SIDE BY SIDE

	Enville Old Porter	Plum Porter
ABV	4.5%	4.9%
Bitterness	Lightly bitter	Lightly bitter
Colour	Dark	Dark
Style	Porter - English	Porter - English
Origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom

WHAT IT TASTES OF

10 shared · 1 distinct

Both beers

roastedcoffeedark fruitchocolatemaltysmoothbitterrichtoastyearthy

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Enville Old PorterPlum Porter

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TASTING NOTES

Enville Old Porter

RoastedCoffeeChocolate

Enville Old Porter tastes like a porter that respects the style without showing off. You get that classic roasted malt backbone—genuinely toasty, not burnt—with a whisper of chocolate that never overwhelms. The body is tighter than you'd expect at 4.5%, which keeps it from feeling heavy; it's more 'sip between bites' than 'settle in for the evening.' There's a dryness on the finish that keeps you wanting another pull rather than feeling satisfied too quickly.

Plum Porter

RoastedDark fruitFruity

Plum Porter hits you immediately with dried fruit character—it's not subtle or floral, it's actually there, like someone stewed plums into the grain bill. That fruit plays against a solid malt sweetness that's richer than Enville's approach, giving it more body and presence. The plum doesn't taste artificial or jammy; it feels integrated, like an accent rather than a gimmick. It's slightly more dessert-like in finish, with less of that drying quality.

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