Porter

Origin: British Period: Traditional

Ingredients:

20l of unchlorinated water
3.1 to 3.6 kg amber malt extract
450g chocolate malt speciality grain
70 to 85g bittering hops (Cascade or Fuggles)
15g Tettnanger finishing hops
Yeast (eg Wyeast 1338 European Ale style or 1028 London Ale)

Method:

Preparation

As with most of the other recipes here, this has been gauged to make 20l of ale. Only a basic listing of ingredients is given, and for a brewing method please see this page for a step-by-step guide. Also see this page for a list of the equipment you'll need.

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