Pendle Porter Benefits from New World Hop Twist

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Moorhouse’s Brewery is rolling out premium strength Pendle Porter (5% ABV) for November as the latest in its seasonal range.

The craft beer was created by brewer Mark Bennett as a traditional porter, with chocolate malt and roasted barley married with English Fuggles hops, but with the added twist of New Zealand Green Bullet hops for piney notes. The chocolate, coffee, mint and pine sweetness is balanced by astringency from the roasted barley and dark malt.

The launch of a new £4.2 million brewing complex in 2011 trebled the former production capacity at the brewery to more than 1,000 barrels a week – that’s 15 million pints a year. This allows special ales to be brewed each month, to include new creations and the return of old favourites, such as Amber Rambler and Old Boss Bitter.

Managing director, David Grant, said:

“Pendle Porter is a deliciously comforting beer for the long dark nights of November, a traditional porter but with the imaginative twist of New World hops. Although a style much neglected for many years, porter has a long history and is now enjoying a revival, especially in the winter months.

“We expect it to be an attractive tipple with discerning drinkers, and a good sales booster for licensees in the tricky trading month before the festive season.”

Managing director, David Grant