Baltic Porter - Black Gold from Poland

The beer is flavourful and rich in every aspect. Aroma is full of plums, raisins and malty sweetness shifting into caramel and liquorice which are typical for a baltic porter. Besides that, it has a great deal of aroma that steam out of smoked plums, and because of that addition, the beer has been enriched with roastiness that give flavours similar to chocolate or molasses. In spite of the magnitude of aromas it is worth to emphasize that in general, we are dealing with well-balanced beer. Just after the first sip, we are able to acknowledge the reason why Imperium Prunum is a landmark of polish brewing legacy. Melanoidin sweetness along with esters aftertaste of dried fruits is countered by roastiness and smoke. By this rule, the essential cascade of flavours is delivered. When beer is reaching our taste buds, it is a bouquet of sweet, deep maltiness and dried fruits- mostly plum, and alcohol which is well hidden, it only indicated by increased crispness. After that sweet introduction, roast malts and smoked plum get a word in edgeways. The beer smoothly converters from almost liqueur profile into smoked, roasted finish, finally uncovering its savory character. Smoothness, complexity, and balance - those are the major features of perfect baltic porter. In this particular case we can experience even the phenomenon of harnessed entropy when despite a great deal of aroma and flavours, it all combines into harmony. That is the most compelling reason why the beer does not make you tired of drinking it and you can appreciate every sip of it despite its natural heavyweight. Within the time, the beer warms up and the taste acquires even greater depth. Then, we may experience the feeling as if the porter opens its bouquet right in front of us, revealing its genius. After such sensations, none should have second thoughts about the fact that he just dealt with the most significant example of polish brewing. National, beer epos.

And that's how the Baltic Porter Day took place. The celebration of beer that tells much about history, tradition and national taste and therefore, it is as authentic as pierogi or polish pope. This unique beverage is about something more than just the beer itself and that is what makes it so special. That gives the example of how a simple glass of beer can tell you more than plenty of museums. True, you will not get any information about a place of origin. Instead, you will get the essence of it. And that's the most powerful message that a beer can contain. That's the massage of the Baltic porter, where the taste is just a beginning.