HomeBeer discovery

Porter

Category
Independent reference

What is Porter?

An independent guide to the Porter beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

Related styles

Gallagher's Beer Guide is an independent reference. We never accept payment to recommend beer.

Representative Porter beers

  1. Rich roasted malt notes blend seamlessly with creamy peanut butter for a smooth, nutty profile and a
  2. Deep toffee color with rich roasty and subtle hop aroma. Chocolate flavors dominate the palate and i
  3. 21st Amendment General Pippo's Porter features rich roasted malt flavors of chocolate and coffee, ba
  4. Rich roasted malt flavors take center stage with notes of dark chocolate and a hint of coffee in 8th
  5. Rich roasted malt, dark chocolate, and subtle coffee notes define this smooth, medium-bodied porter.
  6. If you looking to the dark side this porter is full of chocolate and coffee notes, yet has a light m
  7. Rich roasted malts dominate with layers of coffee, dark chocolate, and a touch of toasty nuttiness,
  8. Rich and roasty, this porter bursts with bold coffee aromas and flavors. Its smooth, medium-bodied m
  9. Pawn Shop Porter delivers rich chocolate and roasted malt notes with a hint of smooth caramel on the
  10. Allentown Pawn Shop Porter highlights roasted malt with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and a touch
  11. Allerton Seeland Porter greets you with deep molasses sweetness, roasted malt, caramel, and dark cho
  12. Anchor Porter features rich roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and caramel, balanced by su
  13. Coffee Porter delivers rich roasted coffee notes interwoven with hints of cardamom and dark malt swe
  14. People's Porter, a smooth and flavorful brew made with a blend of pale, roasted, and chocolate malts
  15. Our porter is dry and malty at the same time due to a low amount of black malt and good amount of ch
  16. Animas Purple Cliffs Porter boasts rich roasted malt flavors with chocolate, a hint of coffee, mild
  17. APE Ship Monkey Pole Porter offers roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate notes with a touch of ca
  18. This full-bodied dry cousin of the stout has a slight roast flavor and is dark brown in color with a
  19. Appalachian Pennypacker Porter features rich roasted malt notes with hints of chocolate and caramel,
  20. Comforting cinnamon and vanilla flavors shine over a malty, chocolate-rich base, creating a dessert-
  21. A smooth and roasty classic, this beer balances rich chocolatey malt character with a subtle hint of
  22. Aromas and flavors of dark fruit, bitter chocolate, toffee and toasted nuts. Slightly chewy but nice
  23. Rust Belt Porter by Barley Island Brewing (Noblesville, IN): A porter at 4.10% ABV from this Indiana
  24. Barley Island Rust Belt Porter features rich roasted malt flavors with notes of chocolate and coffee
  25. Rich, creamy, dessert-inspired stout with notes of chocolate, graham cracker, vanilla, and marshmall
  26. Rich roasted malt flavors dominate with notes of dark chocolate and a hint of coffee, finishing smoo
  27. This flagstaff porter boasts a coffee and chocolate profile, finished with black currant, made possi
  28. A deliciously dark, malty and roasty porter made with Ozark Coffee Company coffee.
  29. Rich roasted coffee flavors dominate, supported by a smooth, velvety malt backbone for a warm, comfo
  30. Roasted malt flavors with hints of dark chocolate and coffee, balanced by a smooth, medium body.
  31. Coffee, pecans and notes of vanilla blend together to make this is customer favorite.
  32. Bent Water Porter delivers bold roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavors, supported by hints
  33. Full of rich coffee aroma and flavor and a hint of chocolate, our Coffee Porter is smooth, dark, dri
  34. This Porter delivers bold roasted malt flavors with smooth, rich coffee undertones highlighted by a
  35. Rich roasted malts take center stage in this full-bodied porter, offering notes of coffee, dark choc
  36. A rich porter made with black malts and locally roasted cold brew from the Rising Trout Café.
  37. Rich notes of chocolate and roasted coffee dominate this smooth porter, with a subtle sweetness and
  38. Bold roasted coffee flavors take center stage in this Porter, enriched by subtle chocolate and dark
  39. This porter features roasted malt flavors with a hint of sweet potato sweetness and earthy depth, fi
  40. This porter boasts rich, roasted malt flavors with notes of cocoa and coffee. Its smooth body and ba
  41. Combines roasted and toasted malts to produce a creamy classic porter. Cold brewed Brazilian coffee
  42. The perfect beer for hitting the slopes, warming up after a day on the mountain, or making snow ange
  43. Boone Valley Halligan Porter offers delicate roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and a smoo
  44. Rich roasted malt and dark chocolate flavors dominate Boss City Fort Sidney Porter, accented by a su
  45. Samuel Adams Holiday Porter features rich roasted malt flavors with hints of caramel, chocolate, and
  46. Boston Samuel Adams Holiday Porter showcases rich roasted malt flavors with hints of caramel, chocol
  47. Planet Porter by Boulder Beer Company (Boulder, CO): A porter-style beer at 5.50% ABV from Colorado'
  48. Planet Porter by Boulder Beer Company (Boulder, CO): A porter with 5.5% ABV from Colorado's oldest c
  49. Smooth roasted malt flavors with notes of cocoa and coffee, balanced by a touch of sweetness.
  50. Forever Young Porter bursts with roasted malt richness, highlighted by subtle dark chocolate notes a
  51. Robust roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate take center stage in this porter, complemented by a
  52. BridgePort Bottle Conditioned Porter showcases rich roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and
  53. Bottle Conditioned Porter by BridgePort Brewing (Portland, OR): A porter at 5.5% ABV from this well-
  54. Deep and dark with mahogany highlights, the Monon Porter has a rich coffee-like flavor with malty, c
  55. Steðji Almáttugur Porter offers rich roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and coffee, creati
  56. Steðji Almáttugur Porter offers rich roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and coffee, creati
  57. Steðji Almáttugur Porter offers rich roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and coffee, creati
  58. A full mouth feel with undertones of a roasty flavor & notes of chocolate. Our BIB Porter has none o
  59. Caldera Pilot Rock Porter boasts rich roasted malt flavors with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and
  60. Cambridge Charles River Porter features deep roasted malt with layers of smooth chocolate and coffee
  61. The slightly dry finish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or decadent chocolate desserts.
  62. Dark roasted malt flavors with notes of chocolate and coffee, balanced by a subtle sweetness.
  63. This two time award winner starts with a smooth Porter base in which we cold steep locally roasted G
  64. Cerveceria Central Bocas Town Porter offers rich flavors of bitter chocolate, roasted coffee, and to
  65. Proost Quita Espuela Porter offers roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and coffee, creating
  66. Cervecería de Colima Ticús offers rich roasted malt flavors with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, an
  67. Rich roasted malt flavors blend seamlessly with smooth, sweet coconut notes, creating a decadent por
  68. Roasted malt richness defines this Porter, with dark chocolate notes, a subtle hint of coffee, and a
  69. Clown Shoes Pecan Pie Porter features rich flavors of roasted pecans, caramelized sugar, and chocola
  70. Decadent dark chocolate and roasted malt flavors dominate, with a smooth, creamy finish. Enjoy with
  71. Coddington Porter offers a rich blend of roasted malt flavors with notes of chocolate, coffee, and s
  72. Rich roasted malt flavors dominate, with notes of dark chocolate, subtle coffee-like bitterness, a s
  73. Smooth, easy drinking PB&J porter with delicious notes of peanut butter and strawberry jam.
  74. Loaded with premium malts, our porter has a rich chocolate nose and smooth java finish
  75. Rich chocolate malt flavors blend seamlessly with silky, toasted coconut notes, delivering a decaden
  76. A dark beer with a complex malt character and a dash of black cherries. Malty. Robust. Delectable.
  77. A robust porter brewed in collaboration with Ritual Coffeeworks. Chocolatey. Roasty. Bold.
  78. A dark silky-smooth mouthfeel from the malt bill with moderate hops. This beer has coffee and chocol
  79. Possession Porter by Diamond Knot Brewery & Alehouse (Mukilteo, WA): A porter at 5.60% ABV from this
  80. Lava Rock Porter by Dick's Brewing (Centralia, WA): A porter at 7.00% ABV from this Washington-based
  81. Dick's Lava Rock Porter boasts rich roasted malt flavors with notes of chocolate and coffee, balance
  82. A complex, robust porter, Bad Moon is medium to full bodied with a slightly sweet, malty presence co
  83. DuClaw Bad Moon Porter features roasted malt flavors with notes of chocolate, coffee, and a touch of
  84. Rich roasted malt flavors dominate with notes of dark chocolate and a hint of coffee, balanced by mo
  85. East Vancouver Porter offers light roasted malt notes with flavors of chocolate and coffee, balanced
  86. Einstok Icelandic Toasted Porter exudes rich roasted malt flavors with accents of dark chocolate and
  87. Einstok Icelandic Toasted Porter exudes rich roasted malt flavors with accents of dark chocolate and
  88. Perseus Porter by Elysian Brewery & Public House (Seattle, WA): A porter at 5.40% ABV from this reno
  89. Elysian Perseus Porter features rich roasted malt flavors of coffee and dark chocolate, balanced wit
  90. Decadent vanilla sweetness takes center stage, balanced by roasted malts with hints of chocolate and
  91. Rich roasted peanut flavors meet smooth chocolate malt and subtle caramel sweetness, creating a crea
  92. Porter by Engine House #9 (Tacoma, WA): A porter from this Washington-based brewery, featuring a 5.9
  93. Porter by Engine House #9 (Tacoma, WA): A porter-style brew at 5.90% ABV from this Washington-based
  94. Deep roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavors are complemented by a smooth, slightly creamy
  95. Rich caramel sweetness and roasted malt notes define this smooth porter, offering a balanced interpl
  96. Fabled Brew Works Porter 9 3/4 offers rich coffee and toasted coconut flavors with a velvety, smooth
  97. Rich cocoa and cinnamon spice dominate Field House Mexican Chocolate Salted Porter, balanced with a
  98. Fifty Fifty Donner Party Porter offers rich roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and coffee,
  99. A tasty porter that will get you through the harshest of winters. The complex flavor profile include
  100. A silky-smooth, reddish-brown porter epitomized by a balance of full bodied flavor & subtle hop unde
  101. Rich roasted coffee and dark chocolate flavors take center stage in this velvety porter, supported b
  102. Ironhead Porter Old No. 3 by Flour City Brewing (Rochester, NY): A porter at 6.00% ABV from this New
  103. Rich roasted malt flavors with notes of dark chocolate and espresso, finishing smooth with a touch o
  104. Flyers Peacemaker Porter features rich roasted malt with notes of chocolate and espresso, balanced b
  105. A robust porter in style, a dark and full bodied ale with hints of roasted barley and flavors of cof
  106. A roasted and full-bodied chocolaty Porter with a subtle, peppery smoked aroma and warm spiciness.
  107. Smooth roasted malt flavors take center stage in Flywheel Hey Porter, complemented by hints of choco
  108. Smooth roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate define Fort George Unknown Legend Porter, ending
  109. Rich chocolatey malts blend seamlessly with roasted coffee notes and warm pumpkin spice flavors, acc
  110. Robust porter with mild chocolate, coffee, and hazelnut accents. Rich and smooth this porter is perf
  111. Robust porter with mild chocolate, coffee, and hazelnut accents. Rich and smooth this porter is perf
  112. London Porter by Fuller, Smith & Turner PBC (London, London): A robust porter at 5.40% ABV from this
  113. London Porter by Fuller, Smith & Turner PBC (London, London): A porter at 5.40% ABV from this renown
  114. London Porter by Fuller, Smith & Turner PBC (London, London): A porter at 5.40% ABV from this establ
  115. Rich roasted malt flavors dominate Georgetown 9 Pound Porter, with notes of chocolate and coffee lea
  116. Rich roast and dark chocolate dominate this smooth porter, with subtle coffee undertones adding dept
  117. This porter balances deep roasted malt with layers of rich chocolate and ripe dark cherries. Each si
  118. Princess of Darkness Porter by Gottberg Brew Pub (Columbus, NE): A porter at 4.60% ABV from this Neb
  119. Gottberg Princess of Darkness Porter offers rich roasted malt flavors of coffee and dark chocolate w
  120. Pioneer Peak Porter by Great Bear Brewing (Wasilla, AK): A porter from this Alaska-based brewery, br
Want a faster way to find beers you'll like? Try the Beer Discovery guide.