Blitzen
Dark Porter Ale
Blitzen
Cornish porter · Hand brewed in Redruth
- 4.0%ABV
- 500mlVolume
- Gluten FreeAllergens
Seasonal · Christmas 2026
Lightning in a dark glass. Blitzen is a 4.0% porter brewed with six malts, deep and rich, with a liquorice sweetness set against dark chocolate and the slightest hint of salt at the edge. The stag on the label is named for lightning. The beer is quieter than that: smooth, warming, and gone before you expect.
Named
for Lightning
Blitzen is the eighth reindeer, named in the 1823 poem that gave Santa his sleigh. The first printing called him Blixem, Dutch for lightning and a mild New York swear word of the day. The German Blitzen came later, because it rhymed better with Vixen. A stag under the northern lights, a name that means lightning, and a porter that drinks like the long nights: slow, deep and worth sitting in. Two units a bottle, so the lightning is in the name only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — we deliver to mainland UK addresses. Orders are dispatched from our brewery in Redruth, Cornwall, and you’ll receive a tracking notification once your order is on its way.
Prefer to collect? You’re welcome to pick up your order from us directly at Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth, TR15 1SS.
Most orders arrive within 72 hours. We’ll send you a tracking link as soon as your order leaves us.
Yes — all Keltek beers are gluten free.
All of our beers are suitable for vegetarians. Please check the individual product page for full allergen information.
Store your bottles in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Chill before serving.
Not at all — you have two options. Pick up a ready-made mixed box, or build your own case and choose any 12, 24 or 36 bottles from across the full range.
Yes — head to our Build a Case page and mix any 12, 24 or 36 bottles from across the full range.
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