Chocolate Porter

This is dark brown porter thats simple to make and has a nice malty flavor with chocolate undertones.

Brewer:	Al Blaisdell		Email:	homebrewer420@yahoo.com
Beer:	Chocolate Porter		Style:	Brown Porter
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	129 HCU (~42 SRM)		Bitterness:	25 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	6.1% v/v (4.8% w/w)
Water:	tap water put in the mash tun and sparge tank the night before with tablespoon calcuim carbornate in mash tun to raise PH level
Grain:	10 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. British crystal 70-80L .5 lb. American chocolate .5 lb. American black patent .25 lb. Roasted barley
Mash:	65% efficiency
	Mash at 155°F for 1 hour, rinse at same temp
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.048	6 gallons
Hops:	1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast Irish Ale (not sure the number was too drunk)
Log:	I let it hang out in primary 7-10 days then transfer to corny keg for another week then throw in frig to chill and clear up beer. Force carbinate in keg during that time. Serve at about 10psi. Yummy!!
Carbonation:	2.0 volumes	Keg: 4.3 psi @ 34°F
Tasting:	I've made this beer about 7 times or so and it always turns out soooo good. If your more of a hophead then me you could add more hops I guess or a variety with a higher Alpha acid

Recipe posted 11/29/02.