Dreaded Robust Porter - American Pale Ale - 2011 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 12 Gallons (45.42 L)

    26.0 lb (11.79 kg) U.S. pale malt
    2.5 lb (1.13 kg) British chocolate malt
    1.5 lb (0.68 kg) 60° L crystal malt
    2.0 oz (57 g) Cluster whole hops, 7% a.a. (60 min)
    2.0 oz (57 g) Cluster whole hops, 7% a.a. (30 min)
    2.0 oz (57 g) Cascade pellet hops, 4.9% a.a. (5 min)
    White Labs WLP001 California ale yeast
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.069
    Final Gravity: 1.012
    ABV: 7.48%
    IBU: 37
    SRM: 35.6
 

Directions

    Mash grains at 156° F (69° C) for 90 minutes. Mash out at 168° F (76° C) for 15 minutes. After fermentation, keg and carbonate at 20 lbs for three days. Cut back pressure to 8 lbs and let age in keg for two weeks.
    Primary fermentation for 2 weeks at 67° F (19° C).
    Secondary fermentation for 1 week at 67° F (19° C).
    Forced CO2 to carbonate.