Of course, if you would rather accompany your fish with the requisite brown malt vinegar or pickled onions, those are on offer and house made too.

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Today's porters are made a bit differently: Instead of blending in old beer, brewers enrich a lighter base beer with a dash of dark brown, caramel or coffee malt as well as, often, a liberal dose of potent American hops for extra kick.

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