Advanced Cicerone - Beer Styles Practice Exam

Which of the following statements best describes the typical malt and fermentation profile of English Porter?

Pale base malt with high hop bitterness and lager yeast. Varied grist with chocolate, caramel and other dark malts for color and roast; London brown malt for characteristic flavor; English hops; English ale yeast. Primarily uses smoked malt. Fermented with warm lager yeast.

Correct Answer:

Varied grist with chocolate, caramel and other dark malts for color and roast; London brown malt for characteristic flavor; English hops; English ale yeast.

Explanation:

English Porter is defined by a malt-forward profile built from a varied grist that emphasizes dark malts for color and roast. Chocolate and caramel malts provide depth and roasted notes, while London brown malt contributes the distinctive toasty, nutty malt character that many English porters exhibit. The hop character comes from traditional English varieties, offering earthy, restrained bitterness and aroma rather than the bold, citrusy hop heft of some pale ales. Fermentation uses English ale yeast at ale temperatures, producing the fruity esters and clean finish typical of an English porter. This combination—malt-forward dark malt bill with English hops and English ale yeast—best fits the English porter profile.

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