Browar Birbant Aegir

Name: Browar Birbant Aegir
Brand: Beer
SKU: 61a8acb61603da821c1fb69a
Rating: 4.01 (615 reviews)

Baltic Porter 10.2 º

Browar Birbant

Rising like the Norse sea god of its namesake, this Imperial Baltic Porter delivers a monumental sensory voyage. A deeply layered backbone of rich Munich malt integrates seamlessly with luxurious additions of maple syrup and Kyoto Cold Brew Costa Rica coffee. Dark, dried fruit esters of plum and raisin intertwine with decadent notes of toffee, hazelnut, and smooth dark chocolate. The cold brew imparts a bright, refined coffee aroma without any harsh acridity, while the maple syrup lends a velvety, rounded sweetness. Well-structured alcohol warmth emerges on the finish, balancing the robust, full-bodied elegance of this dark, Baltic titan.

Appearance. Opaque dark brown with deep reddish-copper highlights at the edges. Thick, persistent, creamy tan-colored head with excellent lacing. Excellent clarity, although the intense depth of color makes it appear virtually opaque in the glass.

Aroma. High intensity. Prominent freshly roasted Costa Rican cold brew coffee notes offer cocoa and subtle red fruit highlights, accompanied by the woody, rich sweetness of maple syrup. Deep malt character follows with toffee, toasted nuts, and dark chocolate. Moderate dark fruit esters of plum, prune, and dark cherry are present. Clean fermentation profile with a soft, vinous alcohol presence. No hop aroma.

Taste. Rich, malty-sweet initial impression featuring dark chocolate, maple syrup, and brown sugar. The mid-palate is dominated by a smooth, specialty coffee flavor, followed by deep toasted malt notes of toffee, toasted hazelnut, and dark plum. A gentle, Schwarzbier-like roasted flavor persists without any burnt or acrid character. Medium-low bitterness balances the sugars, leading to a long, moderately sweet, and warming finish featuring residual maple, espresso, and dried fruit.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied, smooth, and velvety on the palate. Medium carbonation provides a gentle lift, preventing the beer from becoming heavy. Prominent yet well-integrated alcohol warmth is smooth and comforting, with no harshness or hotness.

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