Smoked Porter
Smoked Porter is a dark, complex ale that combines the roasty, chocolate notes of traditional Porter with distinct smoky flavors derived from using smoked malts (often beechwood or cherrywood smoked). It originated as a modern craft beer innovation, gaining popularity in the 1980s-90s, with Alaskan Brewing Company's version being particularly influential. The style typically features a robust malt backbone with moderate hop bitterness that balances the combination of roasted and smoky character.