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Porter if you want straightforward roast character,
Simcoe Porter if you want hop-forward complexity.
Both clock in at identical 6.5% ABV and 35 IBUs, so the difference isn't about strength—it's about what the brewers chose to emphasize. Big Timber leans into classic porter territory with cleaner malt expression, while Noordt uses Simcoe hops as a deliberate flavor pivot. Neither is "better," just pointed in different directions.
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Tasting notes
Porter
Big Timber's Porter hits you with honest chocolate and coffee notes upfront—the kind of roast that feels earned rather than manipulated. There's a slight cocoa dryness on the finish that keeps it from getting too heavy, and the body sits right in that Goldilocks zone where it feels substantial without weighing you down. It's the kind of porter that doesn't announce itself; it just settles in and does its job.
Simcoe Porter
Brouwerij Noordt's Simcoe Porter is more vocal about its intentions. The Simcoe hops bring a resinous, almost piney quality that sits uncomfortably (in the best way) against the dark malt backbone. There's still chocolate present, but it's textured by citrus and herbal notes that make you think twice with each sip. It's the beer that wants to be discussed—less meditation, more conversation.
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