Paul’s Robust Porter - American Porter - 2008 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 12 Gallons (45.42 L)

    24.75 lb (11.23 kg) pale malt
    3.21 lb (1.46 kg) Vienna malt
    3.21 lb (1.46 kg) 40° L crystal malt
    1.83 lb (0.83 kg) 350°L chocolate malt
    0.92 lb (0.42 kg) black patent malt
    1.25 oz (35 g) Magnum pellet hops, 12.9% a.a. (60 min.)
    1.5 oz (42 g) Crystal pellet hops, 3.25% a.a. (0 min.)
    White Labs WLP001 California ale yeast (2L starter)
    Fermaid K yeast nutrient (1 pinch)
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.064
    Final Gravity: 1.012
    ABV: 6.83%
 

Directions

    Mash grains at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.
    Primary fermentation for 14 days at 68° F (20° C) in glass.
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.5 vol).