black river maple porter

this is going to be my late fall brew. i expect great results from this beer!!!

Brewer:	rob malick		Email:	malickfarms@comcast.net
Beer:	black river maple porter		Style:	Robust Porter
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	95 HCU (~34 SRM)		Bitterness:	30 IBU
OG:	1.059		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 40L 8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 8 oz. American chocolate 8 oz. American black patent
Mash:	40% efficiency
	15 minute protein rest at 120. 45 minutes at 155-160. i use a double boiler with a grain bag.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.059	5 gallons
	4.5 lb. Light dry malt extract 2.3 lb. Maple syrup
	1 tsp irish moss. add maple syrup at flame out.
Hops:	1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast:	WLP023 burton ale yeast
Log:	1-2-3 method. im using raw pure maple syrup from a buddy (steve) across the black river. this syrup is amazing. tastes way different than stores crap syrup.
Carbonation:	3/4 cups corn sugar
Tasting:	ill let you know

Recipe posted 09/02/06.