Porter is a style of beer that was developed in London in the early 18th century. It is well-hopped and dark in appearance, owing to the use of brown malt. The name is believed to have originated from
A glass of porter, showing characteristic dark body
Advertisement for Guinness Porter, 1840
Dark Arts Porter showing characteristic dark body
Żywiec Porter, a typical Baltic porter from Poland
The beer market in Denmark is dominated by the brands Carlsberg and Tuborg. Since Tuborg was acquired by Carlsberg in 1970, Carlsberg has held a near-monopoly. A number of regional breweries, however,
Carlsberg and Tuborg signs in Fredericia
Tuborg advertisement from 1900, known as "The Thirsty Man."