The first fine porter beers were crafted in Britain in the 18th & 19th centuries. Wanting to fortify the allies and expand their markets, the breweries shipped their beers off to the northern cities by way of the Baltic Sea. To withstand the long journey by sea, the ales were brewed to be stronger and hoppier.

The popularity of porter beers quickly grew, as the high alcohol content brought warmth to the harsh European winter. Locals savored the new beer and each region adapted the style to make their own. Over time, this created a more complex beer, dark with liquorice notes and a sweet malty finish.

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Monteith’s Baltic Porter is a soothing velvety Porter with a soft liquorice nose, adding a spicy lift to the rich malt base. There is a gentle barley note in the mouth that tends to sweetness at first then rounding out into a lovely dry malt biscuit finish. You will find no heavy chocolate or any grassy hop characters, just complex malt and spice with the merest, tempting touch of sherry contributing finesse.

Monteith’s Baltic Porter is equally at home with a crusty bread and tasty aged cheddar as with Chinese food that uses a touch of five spice or star anise.