Baltika 6 Porter

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

Serve in English pint, Shaker, Snifter

Creamy foam but not much persistent one. Dark brown color, nearly black. Much dense and impenetrable. Discreet scent, detaches scents of coffee and bitter chocolate. Dry and lightly fizzy taste, much bitter. Burnt wood and smoke are perceived in the end.

Bottle. Moderate roasted malts, grassy hops and doughy yeast aromas up front with ruby port and vanilla in the background. Large, light brown, rocky head with great lacing that hung around for the whole glass, color is black in poor lighting. Flavor starts and finishes moderately sweet. Medium bodied, creamy texture with lively carbonation and a slight metallic finish. A flavorful beer with some really nice aromas.

Deep brown pour with a large beige head. Roasted malts, molasses, milk, a little vanilla, toffee, and I’m pretty sure I picked up some ham as well. I was a little shocked at how one-sided the flavor turned out to be. Very intense molasses, light roasted malts, and some bittersweet cocoa. A bit thin in the mouth. A nice brew but I wish the flavor had the same qualities of the aroma. Still, quote tasty.

500ml bottle from Bevmo. Pours a deep black color with a tan sudsy had that lingered for only a short time. The aroma was moderate in strength with roasted malts and molasses. The flavors present were molasses, coffee, chocolate and a touch of vanilla. Hops were well integrated and barely noticeable. The mouthfeel was full, smooth and creamy. The finish was short and clean with just a bit of alcohol showing through. Overall: this is a very good porter. Recommended.

Dark brown, reddish highlights. Really thick head. Nose has roasted notes and is nutty. Palate alternates between dry and oily (not well mixed?) cocoa is prevalent. Very sweet and tasty, good, not excellent like other baltics I’ve had.

poured a blackish bown hue with s thick tan head, no retention. Really cream and modrate roast presence. swwet cholate and honey notes. real smooth.

almost black, medium tan head, minor lacing. sweet malt nose with dried fruit, plum, anise. flavor of dried fruit, plum, sweet malt, dried fruit, plum, hint of licorice...well hidden alcohol. creamy mouth feel, dry finish. a touch too sweet, but still quite enjoyable. bottle purchased from liquor depot in monee.

Bottle. Pours dark brown with a light brown head. Aroma of raosted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, smoke. Taste is malt, light coffee and chocolate. Medium body, soft carbonation. 030911