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Overall similarity
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Porter if you want classic restraint,
Simcoe Porter if you want hop personality to shine.
Both sit at identical ABV and IBU, so the split comes down to brewing philosophy—Big Timber keeps things traditional and malt-forward, while Noordt leans into what Simcoe hops can do in a dark beer. Neither is better; it's whether you're chasing comfort or curiosity.
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Tasting notes
Porter
Big Timber's Porter tastes like the version your friend's dad would make—dark chocolate and mild cocoa without pretension, clean roast that doesn't turn ashy. The finish is dry but not aggressive, letting you taste the beer rather than chase bitterness. It's the kind of porter that disappears fast because there's nothing fighting for attention.
Simcoe Porter
Noordt's Simcoe Porter brings an unexpected floral-citrus thread through the dark malt—the hops don't disappear, they whisper. You get black licorice and dark berry undertones alongside that signature Simcoe pine-grapefruit character. It's bolder without being louder, the kind of beer that rewards a second glass because you notice something different each time.
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