Harrisburger Hazelnut Porter
Robust Porter • Extract • 5.0 gal
Bottled 12/6. Tasted great before carbonation. Will add more when I sample the first bottle.
December 8, 2007 pm 04:02pm
Ingredients (Extract, 5.0 gal)
- .25 lbs
American Chocolate Malt
American Chocolate Malt
Use in all types to adjust color and add nutty, toasted flavor. Chocolate flavor.
- 0.5 lbs
Crystal Malt 60°L
Crystal Malt 60°L
Sweet caramel flavor, deep golden to red color. For dark amber and brown ales.
- 0.25 lbs
American Black Patent
American Black Patent
Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.
- 6.6 lbs
Liquid Amber Extract
Liquid Amber Extract
Amber is used predominantly in the production of medium-colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters.
- 1 oz
Cluster - 7.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Cluster
Used for bittering and flavor qualities in light and dark American lagers. Aroma is very floral.
- 0.50 oz
Willamette - 5.0 AA% pellets; 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
- .65 oz
Hazelnut Extract - (omitted from calculations)
Hazelnut Extract
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Wyeast 1338 European Ale™
Wyeast 1338 European Ale™
From Wissenschaftliche in Munich. Full-bodied complex strain finishing very malty. Produces a dense, rocky head during fermentation.
Notes
This was an old kit I had purchased several years ago and never used. Decided to give it a try. I added the hazelnut extract.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 12 - Porter
Subcategory: B - Robust Porter
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.050 | 1.048 - 1.065 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.012 - 1.016 | |
| Color: | 22.6 SRM | 22 - 35 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.0% ABV | 4.8% - 6.5% | |
| Bitterness: | 26.3 IBU | 25 - 50 |
Discussion
Very dry, nice mouthfeel, head retention is a little lower than what I would have expected. A bit of a hazelnut nose, but very little hazelnut flavor. Very drinkable.
2008-01-07 3:51pm
I would prbably add a bit more hazelnut flavor next time. I would also probably add more hops during the boil.
