Rocket Rod Romanaks Positively Porter NHC 2004

Rod Romanak

Robust Porter

for 12 U.S. gal (45.4 L)

Ingredients

            20.0     lb (9.07 kg) Great Western pale two-row malt

            4.0       lb (1.81 kg) Special B malt

            2.5       lb (1.13 kg) Briess light roast

            1.0       lb (0.45 kg) Briess black patent malt

            1.0       lb (0.45 kg) Briess chocolate malt

            2.0       oz (57 g) Nugget whole hops,(60 min)

            2.0       oz (57 g) Chinook whole hops,(30 min)

            2.0       oz (57 g) Chinook whole hops, (steep)

                        Wyeast No. 1056 American ale yeast (2 XL packs)

            0.875  cup corn sugar per 6 gallons to prime

Specifics

            •          Original specific gravity: 1.068

            •          Final specific gravity: 1.020

            •          Boiling time: 90 minutes

            •          Primary fermentation: 7 days at 66° F (19° C) in glass

            •          Secondary fermentation: 21 days at 66° F (19° C) in glass

Directions

Mash grains at 104° F (40° C) for 10 minutes. Raise to 122° F (50° C) and hold 30 minutes. Raise to 140° F (60° C) and hold 10 minutes. Raise to 158° F (70° C) and hold one hour.

Judges’ Comments

“Enjoyable beer, well balanced. Dries in aftertaste. Medium body, smooth. Good job!”

“A very nicely well balanced malt to hop bitterness. Clean fermentation with no noticeable flaws. Well made. I like it.”