Smokey the Porter 3

This is a unique smoked porter, very dark, with almost a charcoal like finish. This beer is NOT for everyone, so you better be a dark beer lover!

Brewer:	Gary Slafka		Email:	gtslafka@comcast.net
Beer:	Smokey the Porter 3		Style:	Robust Porter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	117 HCU (~39 SRM)		Bitterness:	29 IBU
OG:	1.066		FG:	1.023
Alcohol:	5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 60L 8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 12 oz. American chocolate 6 oz. American black patent 2 lb. 4 oz. Hugh Baird Smoked Peat
Steep:	Steep grains until boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.110	3.0 gallons
	7 lb. Amber malt extract 1 lb. Light dry malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Cluster (7% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cluster (7% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (4.5% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	WLP 002 English Ale
Log:	12/13/04 Brewed 12/26/04 Bottled Actual OG 1070 Actual ABV 6.2%
Carbonation:	5 oz priming sugar.
Tasting:	I brew this beer about every other year, as my cravings grow. You must be in the proper mood to enjoy a smoked porter, but this is a great one if you're into that style.

Recipe posted 07/12/05.