The English-style brown porter has no roasted barley or strong burnt/black malt character. Low to medium malt sweetness, caramel and chocolate is acceptable. Hop bitterness is medium. Softer, sweeter and more caramel-like than a robust porter, with less alcohol and body. Porters are the precursor style to stouts.
English-Style Brown Porter
Category: Porters
Food Pairings
- Roasted or Grilled Meats
- Gruyere
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Commercial Examples
- Old Tom Porter, Piney River Brewing Co.
- Pluff Mud Porter, Holy City Brewing Co.
- Porter, Back East Brewing Co.
Appearance
Color
Dark Brown (may have red tint) to Very Dark
Clarity
Opaque
Carbonation (Visual)
Slow to Fast Rising Bubbles
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Mild
Hop
Hop aroma and flavor are not perceived to medium. Hop bitterness is medium
Malt
Nutty, Chocolate, Caramel, Bready, Toffee
Esters
Fruity esters may be present
Phenols
Not common to style
Sensations
Body
Mouth-Coating
Carbonation
Low to High
Finish Length
Medium to Long
Attenuation
Medium - High
Ingredients
Hops
Fuggles
Malt
British Pale Ale, Brown, Crystal, Chocolate
Water
Moderate carbonate water
Yeast
Ale
