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Bourbon Barrel Imperial Porter

Add 1 pint Makers Mark Bourbon at kegging.
Add 1 ounce bourbon soaked oak chips after 10 days.

Brewer: Red Abalone Brewing Email: napaandy@sbcglobal.net
Beer: Bourbon Barrel Imperial Porter Style: Robust Porter
Type: All grain Size: 10 gallons
Color:
138 HCU (~44 SRM)
Bitterness: 39 IBU
OG: 1.080 FG: 1.020
Alcohol: 7.8% v/v (6.1% w/w)
Grain: 21.1 lb. American 2-row
4.05 lb. German Munich
2.43 lb. British brown
0.81 lb. American crystal 40L
1.21 lb. American crystal 120L
2.02 lb. British chocolate
Mash: 70% efficiency
Mash at 150°
Strike water temp 170°
Sparge temp at 180°
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.064 12.5 gallons
Hops: 1.75 oz. Nugget (12% AA, 60 min.)
0.87 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: Scottish Ale Yeast. Previous cake
Log: Ferment at 67°
Carbonation: 2.2 volumes Keg: 11.4 psi @ 45°F

Recipe posted 11/10/09.