This classic American Porter brings together a brisk hop flavour combined with a full-bodied and balanced malt backbone. Slight upfront bitterness enhances the characteristic chocolate flavour which is complemented with late hop additions to make this an easy-drinking, but complex American Porter.
OG - 1.051
FG - 1.011
IBU - 30
SRM - 26
ABV 5.20%
Note: Results may vary depending on the types of equipment used. If using the Grainfather, go to grainfather.com to strike water and sparge water calculations. Final batch volumes may vary depending on the brewing system used.
Ingredients for the American Pale Ale
4.7kg - Briess 2 Row Base Malt
280g - Simpsons Crystal Pale Malt
250g - Joe White Chocolate Malt
100g - Briess Midnight Wheat
60 min - 18g Hops #1
30 min - 25g Hops #2
15 min - Whirlfloc Tablet
5 min - 25g Hops #3
1 Packet - Fermentis SafAle US-05 Ale Yeast
Brew Time: 3 - 4 weeks
This kit also includes hops products, The exact flavours are a store secret. Exact Hop's names are given on the recipe card in the kit.
18g bag of Hops #1
25g bag of Hops #2
25g bag of Hops #3
Instructions
Mash Schedule: 66°c for 60 mins, mash out at 75°c for 10 mins (optional: add 5.2pH buffer to strike water)
Lauter/Sparge: Sparge with enough 75°c water to achieve 26L pre-boil volume
Boil Schedule: Boil for 60 mins, adding hops and whirlfloc as indicated.
Fermentation: Rehydrate yeast and pitch at 18°c and ferment for 2 weeks or until gravity reaches 1.011. Transfer to bottle or keg and condition for 4 weeks. Drink and enjoy!
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