Baltic Porter

Baltic Porter is an English Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Baltic-Style Porter. It typically presents as black.

Notes: Baltic Porter is brewed with lager yeast and fermented and lagered cold producing a smooth beer. A low level of oxidation, if harmonious with other flavor components, is acceptable.

ABV: 7.6%-9.3%
IBU: 35-40
OG: 1.072-1.092
FG: 1.016-1.022

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:7.6%-9.3%

ABW:6.0%-7.4%

IBU:35-40

Perceived Bitterness:

Low to medium-low

Color & Appearance

Color:

Black

Clarity:

Opaque. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze should not be present.

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.072-1.092

Original Gravity °P:17.5-22

Final Gravity:1.016-1.022

Final Gravity °P:4.1-5.6

Body:

Medium to full

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Malt sweetness is medium-low to medium-high. Distinctive malt aromas and flavors of caramelized sugars, dark sugars, and dried fruits are present. Roast malt attributes may be present at low levels, but any bitterness or astringency should be in harmony with other flavor aspects.

Hop Profile:

Very low. Floral hop aroma can complement aromatics.

Fermentation Character:

Due to its alcoholic strength, there may be very low to low levels of complex alcohol aromas and flavors, and higher levels of fruitiness suggestive of berries, grapes, or plums, but not banana. Fruity esters, DMS, and diacetyl should not be present.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.