There’s something immediately striking about this one. A smoked porter, packaged with imagery of British Rail porters crammed into a sardine tin , feels like a playful nod to history, though perhaps not the history you would first expect. After all, porter as a style owes its name not to railway workers, but to the street and river porters of 18th-century London , particularly those working in places like Billingsgate Market. So why the visual shift? Perhaps because this is not a London porter. This is a Sheffield interpretation, one that feels comfortable reworking tradition with a touch of humour and local identity. Porter: A Style with Working Roots Porter is one of the great historic beer styles. First emerging in 18th-century London, it became popular among labourers, particularly porters, who valued its robust, nourishing character . Brewed with dark malts, it offered depth, body, and a satisfying richness that made it ideal for long working days. Over time, the line betwe...
The notebook of a renegade bartender and amateur drinking enthusiast with a passion for real ale, beer festivals, microbrewing, and pubs. Relentless rants on what to drink, while quaffing, scoffing and reviewing from both sides of the bar.