Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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About Porter
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What is a Porter?
Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Elland 1872 Porter
Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Elland 1872 Porter
◎ Appearance
Elland 1872 Porter presents a deep, opaque black color that exemplifies classic porter styling. The beer displays excellent head retention with a rich tan foam that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by pronounced roasted malt character with prominent dark chocolate and coffee notes that follow. Subtle molasses sweetness emerges beneath the roasted profile, while gentle cocoa powder and caramel undertones add complexity. The aroma is well-balanced without aggressive hop presence, allowing the malt complexity to shine.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with full-bodied smoothness and rich roasted malt flavors that coat the mouth pleasantly. Mid-palate reveals layered notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, and coffee with subtle caramel sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. A gentle bitterness emerges in the finish, perfectly balanced at 35 IBUs to complement rather than dominate the malt-forward character.
◑ Finish
The finish is long and satisfying with lingering roasted malt and subtle chocolate notes. A clean, dry aftertaste persists without excessive bitterness, leaving the drinker with a refined impression of this historic recipe.
Food Pairings
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