Porters are slowly becoming one of my favorite styles of beer. Not only are they in the stout family, but they have a smokiness that I love as well. The Ølfabrikken Porter from Roskilde, Denmark is a prime example of what I love about porters. Though it’s actually classified a Baltic Porter. These beers started out much like the imperial stouts in that they were brewed to ship across the Baltic Sea. They were also very strong by beer standards at that time. Needless to say, they are on the weaker side of the extreme by today’s standards. But what I really love about them the most is the unique flavors they provide. Most of these porters contain aromas like smoke, caramel, and even licorice. Then, you start to get bits of chocolate and coffee like you would normally get from an imperial stout. The most enjoyable element of these beers to me, though, is how drinkable they are. Bigger stouts can become too cumbersome once you start hitting about 10% ABV or more. The Ølfabrikken Porter clocks in right at 7.5% which is a lot more manageable for me these days. By the way, did I mention RateBeer and BeerAdvocate both name this the best porter in the world? It’s damn good – that’s for sure.

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Brewery: Ølfabrikken
Beer: Porter
Style: Imperial Stout
Location: Roskilde, Denmark
ABV: 7.5%
Rating: 94/100