This traditional London-style porter is colored and flavored with highly roasted black patent malt. Lively hopping balances the complex barley flavors. We microfilter our bottled beer instead of heat pasteurizing to ensure that you receive the beer in peak condition. Blackhook is best when fresh. As long as the beer is refrigerated, oxygen cannot attack the fresh taste. If the beer has warmed up, the aging accelerates. The beer is always fresh before the "best before" date. If refrigerated, it will remain fresh for weeks after.