Portobello

Portobello by Brewery WAR: The British Porter with a Milanese Heart

Portobello is the new Porter from the Milanese producer WAR, which after many years takes the place of Babau with a more British soul, from the label to the tasting journey. Dark beers inspired by English styles are always great challenges for young Italian brewers, and we feel confident in stating that this time Lorenzo Mascherini, the master brewer of WAR, has hit the mark.

This is a Porter that respects tradition, with a fine and contained bubble, immediately reminiscent of cappuccino and milk chocolate and featuring the classic drinkability of an English pub. The Brewery WAR confirms itself as one of the most promising in our Italian craft scene, even outside its typical comfort zone.

Technical Characteristics

Style: English Porter
Alcohol Content: 5.5% ABV
IBU: 30 (moderate bitterness)
Format: 33cl
Color: Dark brown
Brewery: WAR - Milan
Master Brewer: Lorenzo Mascherini

Produced following the tradition of English Porters, Portobello is a dark beer with a fine and contained bubble, featuring notes of cappuccino and milk chocolate. The drinkability of an English pub is the main characteristic.

Tasting Notes

In appearance, Portobello presents itself as dark brown, almost opaque, with a fine and persistent beige foam.

On the nose, notes of cappuccino and milk chocolate emerge: roasted coffee, cocoa, roasted malt, with hints of biscuit and caramel. The olfactory profile is clean and inviting, typical of the English style.

On the palate, the body is medium, with a fine and contained bubble typical of English Porters. The taste recalls the notes from the nose: cappuccino, milk chocolate, coffee, with a moderate bitterness that balances the malty sweetness. The drinkability of an English pub is exceptional: the beer flows easily and invites the next sip.

Portobello is a Porter that respects tradition, demonstrating WAR's versatility outside its comfort zone.

Recommended Pairings

Portobello is perfect to accompany:

• Fish and chips and English cuisine
• Hamburgers and pub food
• Aged cheeses (cheddar)
• Meat roasts
• Chocolate desserts
• Coffee desserts (tiramisu)
• Evening meditation

Ideal serving temperature: 10-12°C
Recommended glass: English pint or tumbler

English Porter: The Tradition of the English Pub

English Porters are traditional dark beers of English pubs, characterized by notes of coffee, chocolate, and roasted malt, with exceptional drinkability. Portobello represents WAR's interpretation of this classic style: respectful of tradition but with a Milanese character.

A great challenge for young Italian brewers, perfectly achieved by Lorenzo Mascherini.

Brewery WAR: Versatile Masters of Beer

Brewery WAR from Milan is recognized for its super-hoppy IPAs, but with Portobello, Santo Spirito, Settimana Bianca, and Cookies, it demonstrates its versatility: Porter, Bock, Belgian Strong Ale, Bitter, all produced with the same exceptional quality.

WAR confirms itself as one of the most promising in the Italian craft scene, even outside its typical comfort zone.

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