Ksosh
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
Trying to replicate Baltika No 6 (a Baltic Porter). This is what I came up with so far, based on the brewery's description of their ingredients, and the BJCP guide for what's typically used in this type of beer:
12 lbs Pale 2-row (Canada, because that's what I have )
8 oz Crystal 120 (for body, and Baltika's website indicated 'caramel' malt is used)
8 oz Roasted Barley (for slight coffee/burnt flavor, website says 'burnt' malt used)
8 oz Vienna (BCJP calls for it, and I like it...)
4 oz Crystal 60 (see Crystal 120 reason)
1 oz Northern Brewer @ 50 mins
1 oz Saaz @ 25 mins
1 whirfloc tablet @ 15 minutes
1lb 8oz Molasses (Added near end of boil, hopefully gives it that kick I'm looking for)
Irish Ale yeast (White Labs WLP004)
OG: 1.080
FG: 1.021
ABV%: 7.6%
Color: 28.6
IBUs: 30.5
Any thoughts? I'm trying really hard to get that sweet twang that Baltika No 6 (and McEwan's Scotch Ale) has, which might be treacle, but BJCP guidelines (and Baltika's website) indicates molasses is used...
Trying to replicate Baltika No 6 (a Baltic Porter). This is what I came up with so far, based on the brewery's description of their ingredients, and the BJCP guide for what's typically used in this type of beer:
12 lbs Pale 2-row (Canada, because that's what I have )
8 oz Crystal 120 (for body, and Baltika's website indicated 'caramel' malt is used)
8 oz Roasted Barley (for slight coffee/burnt flavor, website says 'burnt' malt used)
8 oz Vienna (BCJP calls for it, and I like it...)
4 oz Crystal 60 (see Crystal 120 reason)
1 oz Northern Brewer @ 50 mins
1 oz Saaz @ 25 mins
1 whirfloc tablet @ 15 minutes
1lb 8oz Molasses (Added near end of boil, hopefully gives it that kick I'm looking for)
Irish Ale yeast (White Labs WLP004)
OG: 1.080
FG: 1.021
ABV%: 7.6%
Color: 28.6
IBUs: 30.5
Any thoughts? I'm trying really hard to get that sweet twang that Baltika No 6 (and McEwan's Scotch Ale) has, which might be treacle, but BJCP guidelines (and Baltika's website) indicates molasses is used...