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United States · Porter · 5.8% ABV
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Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter if you want a classic, roasty backbone with real depth,
State Park Porter if you want something leaner and more approachable.
Both clock in at nearly identical specs—5.8% vs 5.5% ABV, same 33 IBU—but they're built differently. Edmund Fitzgerald leans into old-school porter traditions; State Park feels more modern and restrained. Pick based on mood, not metrics.
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Tasting notes
Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
Edmund Fitzgerald hits you with serious cocoa and dark chocolate right away—the kind of rich, almost creamy mouthfeel that makes you slow down. There's a subtle coffee undertone that doesn't shout but lingers. It's got weight without feeling heavy, and that 5.8% ABV carries the whole thing forward with confidence. This is a porter that tastes like someone actually cared about layering flavors.
State Park Porter
State Park Porter is noticeably cleaner—almost bright for a dark beer. The roast is there but gentler, letting you taste more grain character and a hint of subtle sweetness. It's less about complexity and more about balance; the 5.5% ABV keeps it snappy and sessionable. Finish is quick and dry, no lingering heaviness. Feels like a porter designed to pair with food, not dominate the glass.
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