Thursday, November 17, 2016

Robust Porter Tasting

Third version of mine and Kathy's robust porter with some substantial revisions to increase body. Also tried a new yeast strain (previously Safale S-05). Brewed 09/17/16. 

Tasting notes: Roasty aroma with some mild yeast phenols, mild dark fruit and chocolate notes on the palate, medium- to full-bodied mouthfeel. 

Slightly overcarbonated with excessive head—but the body is right!

Robust Porter

Recipe Specifics
Batch Size (Gal): 5.5
Total Grain (Lbs): 13.6
OG: 1.070
IBU (estimated): 47.5
Brewhouse Efficiency: 79.8%
Wort Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Grain
#9  U.S. 2-Row (66.2%)
#1.75 Munich (12.9%)
#1.25 Chocolate (9.2%)
#0.75 Crystal 60 (5.5%)
#0.5 Flaked Oats (3.7%)
#0.33 Black Patent (2.5%)

Hops
1 oz. Northern Brewer (Pellet, 9.6% AA) @ 60 min
0.75 oz. Hallertauer (Pellet, 3.2% AA) @ 20 min
0.75 oz. Willamette (Pellet, 5.1% AA), @ 20 min
0.25 oz. Hallertauer (Pellet, 3.2% AA) @ 1 min
0.25 oz. Willamette (Pellet, 5.1% AA), @ 1 min

Yeast
White Labs WLP002 English Ale Yeast 

Water Profile
Profile: Carroll County, MD

Mash Schedule
Sacch I - 60 min @ 153F

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