Baltic Porter

◎ Aussehen

Deep brown with mahogany undertones, approaching opaque in the glass. The head is modest but persistent, clinging to the sides with fine lacing. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the sessionable character of this porter.

◌ Aroma

Coffee dominates the nose—roasted and assertive from the single-origin Honduran beans incorporated during the mash. Beneath lies a framework of roasted barley and Munich malt, contributing cocoa and toast notes. Hop character remains understated, allowing the adjunct and grain to command the foreground.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens with the warmth of ground coffee and roasted grain, building a balanced bitterness around 30 IBUs that frames rather than overwhelms. Munich malt provides a soft, caramel-touched body in the mid-palate. Light hopping preserves the coffee's depth without competing, making this a cohesive and drinkable interpretation of the Baltic porter style.

◑ Abgang

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with coffee notes trailing into a subtle roasted aftertaste. The lower ABV ensures no alcohol heat lingers, leaving the palate ready for another sip.