Baltika 6 Porter

Brewed by Baltika Brewery (Baltic Beverages Holding - Carlsberg)
Style: Baltic Porter
St. Petersburg, Russia

Serve in English pint, Shaker, Snifter

Had from bottle. Pours dark black, somewhat clear with tan head. Aroma is nice - a bit sweet, some roasted malts, toffee, raisins. Taste is similar, not too complex, hints of alcohol go with the malty flavors. Bits of caramel and alcohol linger through the short finish. A good porter, but nothing special.

Situation: continuing the snow day #4 celebration while watching the Cavs beat up the Celtics... Glassware: Baltika glass (courtesy the gift pack I bought myself)... Appearance: intimidating mahogany black body with a brownish gray head that dimples like the snow outside--wet and thick; tracings are consistent and noteably etched as the glass drains... Aroma: big, burnt caramel pervades the nostrils--otherwise, a clean portering cultivation of hops... Palate: smooth, creamy and a buzz of alcohol at the warming finish; a BIG body that resembles a barleywine... Taste: lactic cream early with a sting of malt late; sweet toffee and caramel are alluring... Overall: fat as flat cola, strong and silent in its fortitude, this porter runs smoother (and more dangerously) than its English namesake--a pleasure to drink in the company of winter...

[bottle] Roasty and nutty sherry aroma with bread crust and a little liquorice. Nearly opaque dark red-brown under a lasting, beige cover. Potent bread crust and sherry flavour, more like a German dunkles bier than a porter. Sweetness is a harmonious marriage of nuts and ethanol. Liquorice notes. Medium body, moderate carbonation, sweet finish.

Baltika Porter--Dark--#6--20 16.9 oz. Bottle. 7.00% ABV. (4.5 / 5.0) Porter--Imperial. Clear dark black red color. Tawny lacy head. Roasted fruity mild hop front. Sweet rich smooth creamy roasted cocoa caramel cherry fruit body. Sweet balanced mild hop end. Tangy mild hop Imperial Porter. Sampled 5/12/2003. Baltika Brewery--#6 Porter 2006--16.9 oz. Bottle. 7.00% ABV. 25 IBU’s? (3.75 / 5.0) Porter--Baltic. Lacy foamy mild tan head. Clear opaque thin black red color. Mild smoky roasted mild hop front. Tangy thin dry sweet roasted mild chocolate burnt malt liquor body. Tangy lingering sweet malt hop EtOH end. Sampled 11/28/2006. Baltika Brewery--St. Petersburg, Russia--Baltika #6 Porter--2007 16.9 oz. Longneck Bottle. 7.00% ABV. 20 IBU’s? (4.25 / 5.0) 2 @ $2.49 Each. Mild lacy light espresso head. No sediment. Clear dark red brown black color. Medium thick pour. Mild roasted chocolate fruit hop front. Cloying mild sweet toffee black cherry mild chocolate smooth body. Mild hop hot EtOH rich smooth Porter end. Sampled 3/13/2008. Baltika Breweries--#6 Porter--2008 16.9 oz. Longneck Clear Plastic Label Bottle. 7.00% ABV. 25 IBU’s? (4.0 / 5.0) Porter--Baltic. Thin no lace espresso head. Clear dark deep ruby red black color. Thickish pour. Rich chocolate mild hop front. Mild sweet creamy slightly tangy chewy chocolate biscuit mild black cherry fruit toffee hint body. Smooth mild hop spice mild hot EtOH clean finish. Sampled 8/9/2008. 2 @ $2.69 Each.

Very earthy, liquorice, chocolate. Low hops. A bit of soy and treacles. Mouth is not particularly smooth. Warming finish. Decent, but feels like a macro made it, which they did.

Black with beige/tan head that kept for about half of the glass. Modest aroma with earthy/burnt/salty smells. Strong start on flavor consistent with the aroma and a nice lingering savory finish. Medium bodied. Enjoyable beer, but not too exciting. I’d drink again when available, but wouldn’t go out of my way to get it again.

Bottle sampled at 99 Bottles, pours dark brown / black with a tan head. Aroma of roasted malt and some sweetness. Flavour is similar - sweeter than I’m used to for a porter - definitely Baltika’s best beer by far.

Black pour with tan head that fades fast. Scent is malt and booze. Taste is malty with some caramel and booze comes through.