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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It smells like cocoa powder, and bitter chocolate, and tastes of rich roasted malt, chocolate and coffee, with a hint of dark cherries.

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Atelier Mecanic (Str Covaci 12, Tel 0726-767-611) is more laid-back than most, with an artsy crowd that comes for the unique junk-shop decor as well as great coffee, single malt scotches and a mellow DJ most evenings.

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It smells of coffee, roast malt, and molasses.

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The way our society works, you get what you pay for and sometimes we talk about greasing the wheels: a twenty to the Maitre D, ten bucks to the handyman, a two-for-one at the local coffee shop, a single malt to your banker at Christmas.

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