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8 Ball Porter

8 Ball Porter

Robust Porter • All Grain • 5 gal

axis714

Solid recipe nailed down.

August 2, 2007 am 05:15am

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Ingredients (All Grain5 gal)

  • 10 lbs American 2-row

    American 2-row

    Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt

  • 1 lbs Crystal Malt 40°L

    Crystal Malt 40°L

    Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

  • 1 lbs American Munich

    American Munich

    Munich Dunkels. Adds color/nutty flavor. Sometimes called Aromatic.

  • .5 lbs American Black Patent

    American Black Patent

    Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.

  • .5 lbs American Chocolate Malt

    American Chocolate Malt

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

  • 1.50 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • 1 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • 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.

Notes

Solid recipe-Perfect base recipe to play with. Raspberry Porter Chocolate Porter Bourbon Barrel Porter Smoked Porter They all start with this delicious stand alone recipe. Centennial-Simcoe-Amarillo hops all make good substitutes.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 12 - Porter

Subcategory: B - Robust Porter

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.056 1.048 - 1.065
Terminal Gravity: 1.013 1.012 - 1.016
Color: 27.5 SRM 22 - 35
Alcohol: 5.6% ABV 4.8% - 6.5%
Bitterness: 37.8 IBU 25 - 50

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