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Black Powder Porter

Black Powder Porter

Robust Porter • Extract • 6 gal

DynamytGuy

I brewed this in a 3 gallon batch and it was great. I added some chocolate and took away some black patent. It was a little harsh in its original form.

November 21, 2000 pm 03:58pm

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Ingredients (Extract6 gal)

  • 1 lbs American Caramel 20°L

    American Caramel 20°L

    Provides color, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.

  • 1 lbs American Caramel 120°L

    American Caramel 120°L

    Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contribures to foam retention and beer stability. Gives a pronounced to sharp caramel flavor and a deep red color.

  • .75 lbs American Chocolate Malt

    American Chocolate Malt

    Use in all types to adjust color and add nutty, toasted flavor. Chocolate flavor.

  • .25 lbs American Black Patent

    American Black Patent

    Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.

  • 6 lbs Dry Light Extract

    Dry Light Extract

    White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.

  • 1 lbs Dry Dark Extract

    Dry Dark Extract

    Used predominantly in the production of dark beers such as milds, browns, porters, and stouts.

  • 1 oz Challenger - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • .5 oz Challenger - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • .5 oz Challenger - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • 1 tsp irish moss - (omitted from calculations)

    irish moss

  • Wyeast 3766 Cider

    Wyeast 3766 Cider

    Crisp dry fermenting yeast with big, fruity finish. Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears and other fruit or fermentables. Allows fruit character to dominate the profile.

Notes

Used bottled water. Used chico yeast. Steeped grains at 150 degrees for 45 minutes.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 12 - Porter

Subcategory: B - Robust Porter

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.062 1.048 - 1.065
Terminal Gravity: 1.013 1.012 - 1.016
Color: 27.3 SRM 22 - 35
Alcohol: 6.4% ABV 4.8% - 6.5%
Bitterness: 42.7 IBU 25 - 50

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