{"product_id":"portobello","title":"Portobello","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePortobello by Brewery WAR: The British Porter with a Milanese Heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortobello\u003c\/strong\u003e is the new \u003cstrong\u003ePorter\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Milanese producer \u003cstrong\u003eWAR\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eLorenzo Mascherini\u003c\/strong\u003e, the master brewer of WAR, has hit the mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Porter that respects tradition, with a fine and contained bubble, immediately reminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003ecappuccino and milk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e and featuring the classic drinkability of an English pub. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/birrifici-artigianali\/birrificio-war\" title=\"Brewery WAR\"\u003eBrewery WAR\u003c\/a\u003e confirms itself as one of the most promising in our Italian craft scene, even outside its typical comfort zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Porter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 (moderate bitterness)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAR - Milan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Brewer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorenzo Mascherini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced following the tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Porters\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn appearance, Portobello presents itself as \u003cstrong\u003edark brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost opaque, with a fine and persistent beige foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecappuccino and milk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge: roasted coffee, cocoa, roasted malt, with hints of biscuit and caramel. The olfactory profile is clean and inviting, typical of the English style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the body is medium, with a \u003cstrong\u003efine and contained bubble\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003edrinkability of an English pub\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptional: the beer flows easily and invites the next sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePortobello is a Porter that respects tradition, demonstrating WAR's versatility outside its comfort zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePortobello is perfect to accompany:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish and chips and English cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHamburgers and pub food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses (cheddar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeat roasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee desserts (tiramisu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvening meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal serving temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e English pint or tumbler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEnglish Porter: The Tradition of the English Pub\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Porters\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA great challenge for young Italian brewers, perfectly achieved by Lorenzo Mascherini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBrewery WAR: Versatile Masters of Beer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery WAR\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWAR confirms itself as one of the most promising in the Italian craft scene, even outside its typical comfort zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Portobello on Maltese:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast shipping in 24-48h, stored at controlled temperature. 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