J_Thadeus_Toad
Well-Known Member
I am brewing a chocolate porter. I know a lot of people have strong opinions on using powder or nibs to get the chocolaty taste. i have decided to go with nibs but now I am trying to determine how much to use. I plan on blanching the nibs and then adding them to the secondary for 7 days, but I have not figured out how much. I see a lot of recipes calling for 4-6oz. for a 5 gal batch for a nice subtle chocolate taste. but I am wondering what 8-10oz would taste like. has any one ever tried that much in a porter? what were the results? i figure anything over 10 oz would probably turn it in to cocoapuffs beer. I want the chocolate flavor to be upfront but not ridiculously over the top. below is my recipe.
Thank you for any and all responses.
4lb 6 row
4lb 2 row
.5lb munich
.5lb crystal 40
.5lb crystal 80
.5lb crystal 120
1.5lb british chocolate wheat malt
.5lb roasted barley
.5lb cararoma
.25lb oats flaked
.25lb lactose
1oz northern brewer at 60
.5oz fuggle at 20
.5oz fuggle at 10
1332 northern ale yeast
Thank you for any and all responses.
4lb 6 row
4lb 2 row
.5lb munich
.5lb crystal 40
.5lb crystal 80
.5lb crystal 120
1.5lb british chocolate wheat malt
.5lb roasted barley
.5lb cararoma
.25lb oats flaked
.25lb lactose
1oz northern brewer at 60
.5oz fuggle at 20
.5oz fuggle at 10
1332 northern ale yeast