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11-22-2010, 05:26 AM
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Lets Brewering With Enjoy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Great Falls, MT.
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SWMBO said "I want Porter!!!"
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So I brewed one.
Now my foolproof Porter Recipe is an extract recipe, which some people think is evil... but even though it costs a whole $2.00 more than a whole grain version, It actually tastes better to SWMBO.
let's do the math.
SWMBO + Briess Extract = happy household = SOLD!
I get to brew. Yaaayy!!!
anyway.
here is the formerly secret recipe for Lampost Porter.
5 Gallon Batch
8 oz. Black Patent
4 oz. Chocolate malt
8 oz. Vienna
steep above at 160 for 30 minutes.
in boil kettle add
6 oz. Piloncillo
6 lbs. Light malt extract
.5 oz Galena (12 % )( 60 min )
1 oz. Fuggles ( 10 min )
S-04 yeast.
Starting gravity 1.050
should finish out around 4.8 % ABV.
It is tasty.
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11-22-2010, 05:28 AM
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you can't beat a happy household and a SWMBO who wants a porter! That recipe looks awesome as well!
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11-22-2010, 05:29 AM
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Mmm...beer.
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Nice. Like the use of piloncillo.
On an related(ish) note:
My SWMBO said, "Do granny apples taste good in beer?"
"Why?"
"I want granny apple beer."
"I make cider."
"No, granny apple beer."
"Wanna wait a few years? I could probably do that if I could experiment with lambic brewing styles. Besides, you don't even like beer."
"Yeah, but I like granny apples."
"Sigh."
A request for a nice porter would be a welcome change!
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11-22-2010, 05:38 AM
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Lets Brewering With Enjoy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shamrockdoc
you can't beat a happy household and a SWMBO who wants a porter! That recipe looks awesome as well!
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I am a firm believer in the KISS principle of brewing.
some things I brew are extract, some are all-grain.
some are a combination of both.
Results are what matter.
SWMBO gets the beer she likes on tap and she can get a nice light buzz when she raids playin' World Of Warcraft -- why should I argue?  |
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11-22-2010, 05:40 AM
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Lets Brewering With Enjoy
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Originally Posted by Yuri_Rage
Nice. Like the use of piloncillo.
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thanks.
some people say they don't notice it in the flavor.
It's subtle.
It's also fun to use in other recipes.
my Dubbel for example.  |
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11-22-2010, 05:43 AM
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Lets Brewering With Enjoy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yuri_Rage
"I want granny apple beer."
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Go with a neutral wheat beer mixed with a granny smith apple cider.
Technically a Shandy, but who cares.
happy home = less brew hassle. |
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11-22-2010, 05:45 AM
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Mmm...beer.
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How about this approach:
I brew what I want. She barely ever drinks a drop, anyway. Overall happiness...likely greater.
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11-22-2010, 05:46 AM
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Lets Brewering With Enjoy
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that works too.
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11-22-2010, 05:50 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yuri_Rage
How about this approach:
I brew what I want. She barely ever drinks a drop, anyway. Overall happiness...likely greater.
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+10000 to you good sir
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PRIMARY: Quartermaster Bay House Ale,Trunk Monkey Chocolate Milk Stout
SECONDARY:
NEXT UP: Praetorian Smoked IPA
KEGGED: MK Ultra Cascadian Dark Ale, 10 & Everett Wit
If you're in trouble, if no one else can help, and if you can find them....Then maybe you can hire.... THE A TEAM!
Quote:
Originally Posted by AZ_IPA
I certainly hope they won't give me a hand job to see if I have a bomb tied to my junk .
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11-22-2010, 06:15 AM
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Lets Brewering With Enjoy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yuri_Rage
She barely ever drinks a drop, anyway.
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My SWMBO has needs. As do I. Luckily, we can compromise.
I have a restaurant kegerator ( True TDD series ) in the dining room. Tap selection is dependent on SWMBO happiness and season.
Tap one = DIPA for me ( soon to be replaced by an Oatmeal stout )
Tap two = SWMBO ( currently a 3% Belgian tapfelbier ) Porter on deck.
Tap three =Sugar Free Root Beer
Tap Four = Gin and Tonic.
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