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Alcohol Glossary

Porter

Beer, cider, wine and spirits

Summary: Porter is a beer style historically described in official UK material as a weaker, mild-flavoured stout.

Reference: A Report on the Supply of Beer (opens in a new tab)

Monopolies Commission · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: PDF page 16 (printed page 6), paragraph 18

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