Iron Horse Porter
Robust Porter • All Grain • 11.5 gal
Inspired by Anvil Porter from French Broad Brewing in Asheville, NC (aka Beer City USA!)
March 8, 2011 pm 09:59pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 11.5 gal)
- 24 lbs
Maris Otter; Crisp
Maris Otter; Crisp
An English thoroughbred and a favored choice of malt for many brewers. Simpsons' Maris Otter has a rich and nutty flavor and despite its small, berry size has a strong husk. This malt delivers predictable brewhouse performance with modest, yet consistent extracts. Brewers can expect good runoffs with clear wort.
- 1.5 lbs
Extra Dark Crystal; Pauls Malt
Extra Dark Crystal; Pauls Malt
Pauls Crystal Malts are made from a two-stage roasting process that consists of a stewing period followed by high temperature curing. By careful control of these two stages, Pauls is able to generate a range of differently colored Crystal Malts, including Light, Medium, Dark, and Extra Dark Crystal. Typically, Crystal Malts are used in brewing to add both color and sweetness.
- 1.5 lbs
Belgian Chocolate Malt
Belgian Chocolate Malt
Adds a nutty flavor, Brown Ales
- 1 lbs
Barley Flaked
Barley Flaked
Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.
- 1 oz
Columbus - 15.0 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 2 oz
Willamette - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 1 min
Willamette
This hop is used for finishing and dry hopping American and British style ales. Aroma is mild and pleasant ans slightly spicy
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White Labs WLP001 California Ale
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 12 - Porter
Subcategory: B - Robust Porter
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.069 | 1.048 - 1.065 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 1.012 - 1.016 | |
| Color: | 26.5 SRM | 22 - 35 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.9% ABV | 4.8% - 6.5% | |
| Bitterness: | 37.5 IBU | 25 - 50 |
