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Brown Porter

A rich, malty beer with deep flavors of chocolate and coffee, perfect for chilling evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 5 gallons
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 lbs Pale Malt
  • 1 lb Crystal Malt 60L
  • 0.5 lb Chocolate Malt
  • 0.5 lb Caramel Malt 40L
  • 1 oz East Kent Goldings Hops bittering
  • 1 oz Fuggle Hops flavor
  • 1 package English Ale Yeast
  • 5 oz Priming sugar for bottling

Equipment

  • Large brew kettle (at least 5 gallons)
  • Fermentation vessel with airlock
  • Sanitizer
  • Stirring spoon
  • Hydrometer
  • Bottling bucket
  • Bottles and caps

Method
 

  1. Start by sanitizing all your brewing equipment.
  2. Heat about 3 gallons of water to around 165°F (74°C) in your brew kettle.
  3. Add the crushed malts to a grain bag and steep them in the hot water for about 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the grain bag and bring the liquid to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the East Kent Goldings hops and boil for 30 minutes.
  6. With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Fuggle hops.
  7. After the boil, cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.
  8. Transfer the cooled wort into your fermentation vessel and add the yeast.
  9. Seal it with an airlock and let it ferment for about two weeks.

Notes

This beer pairs beautifully with hearty dishes, chocolate desserts, and savory snacks.