American Porter Edmund Fitzgerald Porter Clone

[Helly]

Slim would be the authority but I think I did 152 and 60 minutes last time.


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[SD-SLIM]

I would go with 152, often times my mashes range from 148 to 152.


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[sejasba]

So I just made this today for the first time. It's my 3rd all grain brew. I stuck to the original recipe in the first post, and my water calculator was saying 10 gallons total. This was a bit higher than normal, but this is a 90 minute boil and just over 5 gallons in the primary, so I figured that was okay.

Everything was going well until I checked my OG. The wort was around 78F at the time, but even after adjusting for that, my OG was only 1.047. I guess it's just my efficiency, but I didn't have this problem on my first two all-grain brews -- I got really close on them. Won't be exactly what I was expecting, but we'll see in a month or so.

 

[HeuristicsInc]

I meant to post this before... I brewed this the other day. Right now it's in secondary with some vanilla (soaked the beans in vodka for two weeks - might have done longer but I have to have it ready for a houseguest next month). Thanks for all the advice on the thread. Oh, also, I worked up a partial mash version for my equipment. The taste I got when I racked was very nice. Looking forward to seeing how it is with the vanilla in.
-bill

 

[sejasba]

I meant to post this before... I brewed this the other day. Right now it's in secondary with some vanilla (soaked the beans in vodka for two weeks - might have done longer but I have to have it ready for a houseguest next month). Thanks for all the advice on the thread. Oh, also, I worked up a partial mash version for my equipment. The taste I got when I racked was very nice. Looking forward to seeing how it is with the vanilla in.
-bill

Did you change any grain amounts? Did you have any issues hitting the OG?

 

[sejasba]

So I just made this today for the first time. It's my 3rd all grain brew. I stuck to the original recipe in the first post, and my water calculator was saying 10 gallons total. This was a bit higher than normal, but this is a 90 minute boil and just over 5 gallons in the primary, so I figured that was okay.

Everything was going well until I checked my OG. The wort was around 78F at the time, but even after adjusting for that, my OG was only 1.047. I guess it's just my efficiency, but I didn't have this problem on my first two all-grain brews -- I got really close on them. Won't be exactly what I was expecting, but we'll see in a month or so.

I didn't have much luck with this. 3 weeks later and the FG is 1.020. Disappointed, but hopefully it will taste good at least.

 

[ejluttmann]

I've brewed this multiple times, I do 10 gallon batches, and it always seems to get stuck at 1.020. A friend who brews has the same problem. Love the Porter though ... Usually add cold brewed coffee concentrate at keg time, it's my go-to Coffee Porter.


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[sejasba]

I've brewed this multiple times, I do 10 gallon batches, and it always seems to get stuck at 1.020. A friend who brews has the same problem. Love the Porter though ... Usually add cold brewed coffee concentrate at keg time, it's my go-to Coffee Porter.


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Do you hit the OG in the recipe? That seemed to be my bigger problem.

 

[ejluttmann]

Yes, always hit OG or darn close.


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[SD-SLIM]

If you hit your OG, but can't hit your FG it's a fermentation issue....improper temps (core temp is 5 degrees higher than exterior temp), bad yeast strain, not allowing yeast to finish working, etc....


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[JohnSand]

Thinking of brewing this for Christmas, maybe with some rum. Gosling's Black Seal has a nice vanilla flavor. If you've brewed it, do you think it will be ready in time?

 

[Mark_tries_brewing]

I've brewed this multiple times, I do 10 gallon batches, and it always seems to get stuck at 1.020. A friend who brews has the same problem. Love the Porter though ... Usually add cold brewed coffee concentrate at keg time, it's my go-to Coffee Porter.


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It seems to me if you are starting at 15 plato and finishing at 5.8% ABV then 1.017 is the target and 1.020 is not surprisingly far off especially when I believe they have their own yeast strain. I hope to brew this soon one of my favorite porters for sure.

 

[Helly]

I had a porter last night. Not this one, but it was good. It got me excited to brew this up again. Definitely one of the top 3 recipes I've brewed up. I highly recommend it.


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[HeuristicsInc]

Did you change any grain amounts? Did you have any issues hitting the OG?

Sorry! HBT didn't email me that people had responded. Yeah, I did change grains. Here was the recipe I used (to make it partial mash):

6lb 2 row
12oz Crystal 60
8oz Chocolate
8oz Roasted Barley
3.3lb LME Sparkling Amber (at 5min)

Looking for OG of 1.062.
After mash got 1.055 (69% efficiency) - I'd say that was pretty good.
After boil and dilution, 1.058.
FG came out to 1.015 for a 5.6% brew.

I JUST cracked open the first bottle and WHOA does it taste good. Sometimes I amaze even myself.
Thanks SD-SLIM!
-bill

 

[sejasba]

Sorry! HBT didn't email me that people had responded. Yeah, I did change grains. Here was the recipe I used (to make it partial mash):

6lb 2 row
12oz Crystal 60
8oz Chocolate
8oz Roasted Barley
3.3lb LME Sparkling Amber (at 5min)

Looking for OG of 1.062.
After mash got 1.055 (69% efficiency) - I'd say that was pretty good.
After boil and dilution, 1.058.
FG came out to 1.015 for a 5.6% brew.

I JUST cracked open the first bottle and WHOA does it taste good. Sometimes I amaze even myself.
Thanks SD-SLIM!
-bill

I see. A bit different since I did the original recipe.

Mine has been kegged since Sunday so i've had a couple already. Despite not hitting my OG, it's still a good beer.

 

[pfowl01]

SD
What lovibond are the malts suppose to be?

 

[MEPNew2Brew]

Followed the original recipe, except used Wyeast 1469, West Yorkshire Ale and adjusted grain bill for my system. Hit temps and numbers. Very good. Drank side by side with EFG. Mine was a bit darker with a whiter head. Mine had a bit more roast flavor. EFG seemed to have a bit of an odd, lactose/milk/sour milk taste. Very strage because I never picked it up before in EFG.

My first porter - vert good. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[Helly]

I finally brewed this one again today. I love this beer.

 

[MEPNew2Brew]

Brewed a few weeks back following recipe, except used 1469. My system tends to drift down on mash temps. I really like the mouth feel. Not looking for a thick porter. But, thinking something less roasty would be better. Suggesrtions? Would precer to stick with 1469.

 

[Helly]

Sampled mine last night. It's warm and flat right now but this might be the best batch of this I've made yet.

 

[SD-SLIM]

I actually like drinking this beer warm and flat....don't get me wrong, carb and slightly chilled is pretty damn good!

 

[MEPNew2Brew]

Version 2 coming up.

Using all Maris Otter for pale, instead of 2 row. Have an excess of MO around.
Upped the Chocolate to 1 lb
Lowered barley to 8 oz

Will be using Wyeast 1469, West Yorkshire Ale, yeast again.

Trying to lower the roasty flavor a bit.

 

[Helly]

I entered my recent batch in a local competition today. Fingers crossed.

 

[SD-SLIM]

How did you do?

 

[Helly]

Find out next Saturday. They did the judging yesterday. SWMBO and I drank one of the bottles I filled at the same time yesterday and we both really liked this batch.

 

[Helly]

Correction, the party is on the 21st. I'll let you know good or bad. I'm hoping good.

 

[Helly]

Drinking one right now with a gingerbread cookie. Really good stuff.

 

[Helly]

I scored an 87/100. 3rd place overall out of 100 or so entries was 92. So I'm pretty pumped. I'll be entering this same beer in Sicilianos contest coming up. Thanks again for the recipe Slim.

 

[SD-SLIM]

Great Job!

 

[Helly]

Thank you