{"product_id":"bierboutique-baltic-porter-day-2024","title":"Baltic Porter Day 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark, strong, and wonderfully malty – Põhjala's Baltic Porter Day 2024 is a tribute to one of the most characteristic beer styles of the Baltic Sea region.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Estonian brewery \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePõhjala\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is, in any case, a pretty safe bet for powerful dark beers. For Baltic Porter Day, they dedicate themselves to a beer style whose history is closely linked to Northern and Eastern Europe: the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaltic Porter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe result is a deep dark, strong beer with abundant roast and malt aromas. Dark chocolate, coffee, and caramelized malt notes meet dark fruits and a pleasant warmth. Despite its intensity, the typical Baltic Porter character remains comparatively soft and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn the glass, the Baltic Porter Day 2024 presents itself as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edeep dark, full-bodied, and intensely malty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe taste is dominated by notes of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edark chocolate, roasted malt, and coffee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, accompanied by caramel nuances and hints of dark fruits like plums or raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe roasted notes bring a fine bitterness that counteracts the malty sweetness. This creates a strong and complex beer that, despite its intensity, does not appear one-dimensionally heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEspecially as the beer warms up a bit in the glass, the aromas open up significantly. So: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edo not drink ice cold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairs with\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA Baltic Porter practically demands hearty food. This beer pairs very well with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebraised or grilled meat, game dishes, and strong cheese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt gets even more exciting with dessert: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edark chocolate, brownies, chocolate cake, or desserts with coffee and caramel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e directly echo many of the beer's aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOr you can simply treat it like a dessert itself and slowly enjoy the bottle after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaltic Porter Day 2024 is exactly the kind of dark beer where Põhjala can play to its strengths.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStrong roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, and a pleasant malty depth result in a complex Baltic Porter for all who like dark beers not only strong, but above all \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emulti-layered and aromatic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNot a beer for quick drinking – but one for a large glass and a little time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pohjala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56001942192513,"sku":null,"price":6.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2970\/0737\/files\/Pohjala-BalticPorterDay2024.jpg?v=1787582470","url":"https:\/\/bierboutique-3.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/bierboutique-baltic-porter-day-2024","provider":"BierBoutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}