London Porter

If beer nut Nick were placed under intense pressure and forced to name his favourite beer, he might just splutter the word ‘porter’. It’s a black drink, getting its deep colour and toasty flavours from the addition of heavily roasted malts. The style originated in 18^th-century London, where it became a hit among the porting profession, hence its name, and was for a while the most popular style of beer in England. This recipe includes flaked barley which, although not essential, g