Critique my porter

[WildGingerBrewing]

I made my first porter, extract, earlier this year and it was great. Now that I have moved to AG, I am going to try it again. Any ideas or criticism would be appreciated:

OG: 1.067
FG: 1.015
ABV: 6.7%
IBU: 40.1

9 lbs Pale 2 Row
.75 lbs Roasted Barley
.75 lbs Crystal 60L
.5 lbs Chocolate Malt
1 lb Flaked Barley

1 oz Northern Brewer - bittering
.5 oz Northern Brewer - flavoring
1 oz Cascade - aroma

The extract version was one of the best porters I have ever had. I'm adding the flaked barley this time for a little creamier beer.

Thoughts?

 

[King of Cascade]

Keep the roasted barley for your stouts and substitute Black Patent.

 

[King of Cascade]

And drop the cascade…not necessary for a porter

 

[Myke_J]

Both those are great suggestions. I use black patent in my porter and only Northern Brewer and it's the best beer I've made. I've had several people tell me it's the best porter they've ever had.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

And drop the cascade…not necessary for a porter

Would you then use Norther Brewer for aroma hops as well then?

Thanks for all of the ideas everyone.

 

[maida7]

I would keep the cascade aroma hop.

+1 on using black patent instead of roasted barley.

I would double the amount of crystal and possibly add some Munich malt to the mix.

 

[King of Cascade]

Would you then use Norther Brewer for aroma hops as well then?

Thanks for all of the ideas everyone.

No, I would maybe add more Northern brewer for flavor and drop the Aroma hops. Everything else looks good, what yeast do you plan on using?

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

No, I would maybe add more Northern brewer for flavor and drop the Aroma hops. Everything else looks good, what yeast do you plan on using?

The first time I made this (extract version) I used US-05. I am thinking of using Wyeast Thames Valley Ale 1275 on this one though.

 

[King of Cascade]

The first time I made this (extract version) I used US-05. I am thinking of using Wyeast Thames Valley Ale 1275 on this one though.

1275 is a good choice...maybe ferment a little high to bring out some esters

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Cool. Thanks.