Baltic porter
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Strong, dark beer from the countries around the Baltic Sea. It emerged when English porters and stouts were exported to the Baltic region in the 18th and 19th centuries; later, breweries there brewed their own versions, often bottom-fermented. It tastes of caramel, chocolate, dried fruit and liquorice. Typical: 6.5–9.5 % ABV, 20–40 IBU.
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What is a Baltic porter usually?
- A light pale beer
- A sour beer
- A strong, bottom-fermented dark beer
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Correct: A strong, bottom-fermented dark beer. The style emerged when English porters were exported to the Baltic. Brewers there made their own, often bottom-fermented versions.