Baltic Porter

A Baltic interpretation of an English Imperial Stout brewed as a lager. Smooth, with a complex malty sweetness including a rich dark malt character.

Rich malt aroma with dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, and caramel notes. Low to moderate hop aroma. Clean lager fermentation with no esters. Alcohol noticeable but not harsh. Complex and inviting.

Dark brown to black with ruby highlights, 17-30 SRM. Clear and smooth. Tan to brown head with moderate retention.

Rich dark malt flavors: chocolate, caramel, dark fruit, licorice. Low to moderate hop bitterness. Clean lager fermentation. Semi-sweet to moderately dry finish. Smooth and complex.

Medium to medium-full body with moderate carbonation. Smooth, lager-like texture. Alcohol warmth. Silky and well-conditioned.

Developed in Baltic states and Scandinavia in the 18th-19th centuries as a response to the import of English Porter. Local brewers adapted the Porter style using lager yeast strains, creating a unique cold-fermented dark beer. Zywiec Porter (Poland), Carnegie Porter (Sweden), and Aldaris Porteris (Latvia) are historic examples.

What is Baltic Porter beer?

Baltic Porter (BJCP 9C) — a strong, smooth, malty dark lager from the Baltic region. Style guide.

What is the ABV of Baltic Porter?

Baltic Porter has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.5-9.5%.

How bitter is Baltic Porter beer?

Baltic Porter measures 20-40 IBU (International Bitterness Units).

What are some examples of Baltic Porter beers?

Zywiec Porter, Carnegie Porter, Okocim Porter, Sinebrychoff Porter, Baltika #6 Porter