Porters

Porter is a dark style of beer that originated in 18th century London. It gets its name from its popularity with street and river porters.
It is made from brown or dark malts which give it a darker color and richer flavor compared to pale ales. Common flavors include chocolate, coffee, caramel, biscuit.
Traditionally an ale brewed with top-fermenting yeast at warmer temperatures like other ales. Some modern versions use lager yeast instead.
Tends to be medium to full bodied with moderate alcohol content of 4-7% ABV. Hop bitterness is restrained to let malt flavors shine.
Bittersweet chocolate, coffee, toffee, biscuit malt flavors should be accompanied by some hop bitterness for balance.
Originated as a blend of three different beers: an old ale, a new ale, and a weak one. Evolved into a single darker beer later on.
Declined in popularity in the late 1800s but underwent resurgence with the craft beer revolution. Now widely brewed by small breweries.
Main variations are Baltic porter (stronger, bottom-fermented) and imperial porter (strongest). Smoked porters may also incorporate smoked malt.
Pairs well with rich meats, smoked foods, sharp cheeses, chocolate, nuts. Serves as a more roast-centric version of stout.
Well known brands include Fuller’s London Porter, Anchor Porter, and Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter.

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