American Porter Chinooklehead Porter

[rhys333]

It crossed my mind to mention mash pH in relation to brewing this porter.

If you want to get the most out of it flavor-wise, I suggest targeting a mash pH of around 5.5. You'll get a very smooth and complex beer without any of the harshness sometimes associated with roasted grains.

 

[brewman !]

Winter is coming and my keg is empty. Weather is crappy. Time to brew another batch.

 

[rhys333]

Winter is coming and my keg is empty. Weather is crappy. Time to brew another batch.

I'm brewing this again later this week, but I'm trying it with kveik yeast. Results should be similar to the US05. So the theory goes.

 

[rhys333]

The last keg pour from said Kveik version.

 

[BongoYodeler]

The last keg pour from said Kveik version.

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Which strain of Kveik yeast did you use?

 

[rhys333]

Which strain of Kveik yeast did you use?

I used the Lallemand brand Voss strain.

 

[brewman !]

I just kegged a second batch of this beer. It almost perfectly matches the first one I brewed and it's excellent.

I have several friends who "don't like" dark beers but love this one. Don't be in a hurry to drink it. Seems the longer it ages the more nutty, coffee, plum flavors it develops.

This is my go to winter session beer. There isn't any other dark beer I'd rather have in winter. My friends agree. They ask for it when they visit.

Thanks to @rhys333 for developing and sharing the recipe.

 

[brewman !]

@rhys333 How did the Kveik batch turn out ? What temp did you ferment at ? What flavors did the yeast add ?

 

[rhys333]

@rhys333 How did the Kveik batch turn out ? What temp did you ferment at ? What flavors did the yeast add ?

It turned out well. I fermented at about 85F and the yeast was neutral, or at least subtle enough to be covered by the malt flavors. It fermented slightly drier, but only by a point or two. You'd pick it up in a side-by-side, but otherwise probably not. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again in summer or if I wanted a quick turnaround.

 

[brewman !]

Thanks for the update, @rhys333

 

[brewman !]

It's that time of year again. I'm brewing another batch of Chinooklehead Porter.

I screwed up and got the hop additions backwards. Should be interesting.

 

[rhys333]

It's that time of year again. I'm brewing another batch of Chinooklehead Porter.

I screwed up and got the hop additions backwards. Should be interesting.

Nice. I just brewed a batch myself and had the first pint tonight.

 

[brewman !]

I'm late brewing it this year. Last year I brewed it in September during an early snowfall. This year the weather has been nice and we've been busy. At least it will be ready for Christmas.

Everyone likes this beer. Everyone says "I don't like dark beers." So I pour them a sampler. And then they have a pint or two. Never fails. It's funny.

 

[brewman !]

Into the fermenter. OG is about 1.060.

 

[rhys333]

I'm late brewing it this year. Last year I brewed it in September during an early snowfall. This year the weather has been nice and we've been busy. At least it will be ready for Christmas.

Everyone likes this beer. Everyone says "I don't like dark beers." So I pour them a sampler. And then they have a pint or two. Never fails. It's funny.

I get that too from the "I don't like dark beers" crowd.

I'd like to say mine will be around at Christmas, but that would be wishful thinking. Fermented this batch with MJ Liberty Bell, and I'm quite pleased with it. It fermented fast and dropped like a stone.

 

[Saunassa]

I have everything for this but brown malt because my lhbs did not have any. What could I use or make in place of it? Oh and I am using crystal 90.

 

[Saunassa]

Well I finally have time so brewing today. Using 0.3 ounce homegrown nugget at 30 minutes just because I have them. Substituted special roast for the brown malt. Plus C90 because they don't sell C80. Will have to see how it works out.

 

[Saunassa]

Well I finally have time so brewing today. Using 0.3 ounce homegrown nugget at 30 minutes just because I have them. Substituted special roast for the brown malt. Plus C90 because they don't sell C80. Will have to see how it works out.

Well it turned out great, 5%abv and I have a hard time only drinking one. Swapping out the brown malt for special roast 1:1 was worked.
Thanks for a great recipe, this one will definitely be brewed again.
Was a nice Brown color unless in the evening sun.