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Jungle Juice Dark Ale if you want a lighter, approachable porter that won't weigh you down,
Simcoe Porter if you want more muscle and complexity in the glass.
Both sit at the same bitterness level, but that extra ABV point matters—it shifts the whole experience. The Jungle Juice drinks almost like a gateway porter; the Simcoe demands you actually taste it.
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Body
Δ 7
Sweetness
Δ 5
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Tasting notes
Jungle Juice Dark Ale
Jungle Juice Dark Ale slides down easier than you'd expect for a porter. There's chocolate and mild roast up front, but nothing that overstays its welcome. The 5.5% ABV keeps it nimble—you feel the body without the heaviness. It's the kind of beer you can drink multiple of without committing to a whole evening of porter intensity.
Simcoe Porter
Simcoe Porter hits harder right away. That extra 1% ABV rounds out the malt structure noticeably—you get deeper cocoa, a touch of dried fruit, and a slightly warming finish. At 6.5%, it's built for sipping, not quaffing. The same IBU count as the Jungle Juice, but the fuller body makes the bitterness feel more integrated.
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