Robust Porter NHC 2008
Category 12: Porter
2008 AHA National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal
Sponsored by Deschutes Brewery
Paul Gagnon, San Diego, CA, Robust Porter, QUAFF
"Robust Porter"
Robust Porter
Ingredients for 12 U.S. gallons (45.42 liters)
24.75 lb (11.23 kg) pale malt
3.21 lb (1.46 kg) Vienna malt
3.21 lb (1.46 kg) 40° L crystal malt
1.83 lb (0.83 kg) 350°L chocolate malt
0.92 lb (0.42 kg) black patent malt
1.25 oz (35 g) Magnum pellet hops, 12.9% alpha acid (60 min.)
1.5 oz (42 g) Crystal pellet hops, 3.25% alpha acid (0 min.)
White Labs WLP001 California ale yeast (2L starter)
Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.5 vol)
Fermaid K yeast nutrient (1 pinch)
Original Specific Gravity: 1.064
Final Specific Gravity: 1.012
Boiling Time: 60 min.
Primary Fermentation: 14 days at 68° F (20° C) in glass
Directions
Mash grains at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.
Judges' Comments
"Slight saltiness, low head. Otherwise great!"
"I like the coffee flavors but they are not appropriate for a robust porter."
"Chocolate notes with a little roastiness."