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English Porter

English Porter is a moderate-strength brown beer with a restrained roasty character and bitterness. It has a malty flavor profile with mild caramel, chocolate, toffee, and sometimes coffee notes, balanced by a moderate hop bitterness. Originating in London in the early 1700s, it was historically made with brown malt, though modern versions typically use pale malt as a base with additions of chocolate, crystal, and sometimes black malt.

ABV Range
4-5.4%
IBU Range
18-35
Beers
2

Perfect Pairings for English Porter

Discover dishes that pair perfectly with English Porter beers

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Beef stew

Beef • French • Rich & Bold

Main Course

Beef stew features slow-cooked tender meat in a rich, savory gravy with root vegetables, creating deep umami flavors and a hearty texture. The dish's robust profile requires beverages with sufficient body and complexity to stand up to the concentrated flavors while offering complementary notes that enhance the stew's depth.

English Porter Beers

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Nøgne Ø Porter

Nøgne Ø

English Porter

A robust porter with rich roasted malt character, notes of chocolate, coffee, and dark fruits. Medium-bodied with a balanced bitterness and smooth mouthfeel.

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Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter

Samuel Smith Brewery

English Porter

A classic English porter with notes of chocolate, coffee, and dark fruits. It features a silky mouthfeel with roasted malt character and a clean, dry finish.