I'm thinking Wyeast 1098 because, from what I've read, it's fairly clean. I live in California, so fermentation temps are going to be on the warmer side. I'm going to leave the wort in a well-insulated room with the thermostat set at 67º (actual room temperature will probably be higher than that...
English Porter. I'm hoping for chocolate and espresso notes. I'm going for just enough roast to stay true to style. I'm trying to keep it approachable. I'd be happy if it occupies some gray area between nut brown and brown porter. What do you think?
6 lbs 12.0 oz Pale Malt, Maris Otter 67.5 %...
Hey guys, this is my first time brewing using my own recipe. I'm wondering if it looks right. I want to make sure I didn't over-do it on any one ingredient. Also, do you think this one would be good to use as a vanilla porter base? Any thoughts/ suggestions would be really helpful.
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