Porter and stout beer basics
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  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Porter and stout beer basics

The porter vs stout beer debate rages on as the two names are often interchangeably used on labels today. But in the wonderful world of beer, history matters....

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5m 50sBeer basics

Instructor
Kirrily Waldhorn
Kirrily Waldhorn

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This lesson includes

  • Closed captions & dubbing
  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Lesson details

The porter vs stout beer debate rages on as the two names are often interchangeably used on labels today. But in the wonderful world of beer, history matters. There would be no stout if the porter hadn't first been invented. And the invention of the porter took Britain by storm; so much so that popular demand for this style led to the London Beer Flood of 1814!

Kirrily Waldhorn, who has the most enviable job in the world, is an expert in all things beer. Here she shares some fascinating beer history and explains these two styles and their origins.

What you'll learn in the Porter and stout beer basics lesson

  • The history and evolution of porters and stouts
  • The key differences between these styles
  • Their distinctive flavor profiles and characteristics
  • How porters and stouts are best enjoyed

Instructor

Kirrily Waldhorn
Kirrily WaldhornBeer consultant

Beer Diva founder Kirrily Waldhorn is a beer advocate, consultant, educator, writer, and judge. Known as Australia's First Lady of Beer, she has turned her passion into a career, educating foodies and restaurant owners about the complexities of the...

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