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Which of the following is a trait of an American porter?

  1. Gold color

  2. Highly assertive bitterness

  3. Lower to normal ABV (3.8-5%)

  4. Roasty malt flavor

The correct answer is: Roasty malt flavor

An American porter is characterized by its roasty malt flavor, as this is one of the most defining features of this style of beer. Options A, B, and C could potentially be traits of other beer styles, such as a golden ale for option A, a highly-hopped IPA for option B, and a session beer for option C. These options may have some overlap with some American porters, but they are not the defining characteristics of the style.