St Peters Plum Porter

St Peters Plum Porter lets you brew the same beer as the commercially bottled original, using St Peter's own head brewer's recipe. A dark, sweet, full-bodied porter with background notes of damson and blackcurrant, followed by the distinct fruitiness of plum in both flavour and aroma.

Makes: approx. 40 pints | Style: Fruit Porter

Frequently Asked Questions

What does St Peters Plum Porter taste like?

Dark and full-bodied with a base of roasted malt porter, layered with real plum character — damson and blackcurrant on the nose, ripe plum fruitiness through the palate, and a smooth, only lightly sweet finish. Unusual and genuinely distinctive among kit beers.

What sugar should I use with this kit?

Dark Spraymalt or Brew Enhancer 3 suit the roasted, fruity character best — plain sugar leaves porters thin and doesn't complement the plum notes. Avoid going too sweet; the kit is balanced to let the plum character come through cleanly.

How long should I condition St Peters Plum Porter?

Condition for at least 3 weeks in the bottle, ideally 4-6 weeks. Porters and fruit-forward dark beers like this both benefit from extra conditioning time — the plum character rounds out and integrates with the roasted malt the longer it sits.

Is this kit suitable for beginners?

Yes — it follows the same straightforward two-can process as any other St Peters kit, just with a more distinctive, characterful result than a standard porter.

What Equipment Do You Need? A 25-litre fermenter with airlock, a hydrometer, a syphon, and either bottles with caps or a pressure barrel. Always sanitise thoroughly with VWP or ChemSan. See the full St Peters range.