American Porter

• USA
• Ale
• ABV = 4.8 – 6.5% (Normal to elevated)^
• IBU = 25-50
• SRM = 22-40

A moderate-strength dark American ale with a complex and flavourful dark malt character and pronounced bitterness.

Stronger with more bitterness, more dark malt character and a drier finish than English Porter. Less strong and assertive than American Stout.

Appearance:

• Colour^ = Brown to black
• Clarity = Can be opaque; if not, should be clear

Key Aromas & Flavours:

Aroma

• Malt = Moderate; coffee, dark chocolate, often with a lightly burnt character (Optional: grainy, bready, caramelly, or toffee-like malt in support)
• Yeast = None to moderate; fruity, if present
• Hops = Low to high; resiny, earthy, or floral. May be dry-hopped.

Flavour

• Malt = Moderate; coffee, dark chocolate, often with a lightly burnt character
• Yeast = None to moderate; fruity, if present
• Hops = Low to high; resiny, earthy, or floral
• Perceived Bitterness^ = Pronounced
• Balance = Ranges from even to towards the bitterness, from both hops and roasted malts

Aftertaste/Finish

Ranges from dry to medium-sweet, often with a grainy, dark malt dryness.

Mouthfeel:

• Body = Medium to medium-full
• Carbonation = Medium to high
• Alcohol warmth = Stronger versions may have a slight alcohol warmth.
• Astringency = May have a slight astringency from dark malts, although this character should not be strong.