Honey Malt Porter
Experience the rich flavors of this Honey Malt Porter, expertly balancing dark, roasted malts with the gentle sweetness of honey. This robust brew boasts deep chocolate notes, a smooth mouthfeel, and a mild bitterness that'll satisfy the most discerning palate. Perfect for sipping by the fire or sharing with friends, this enticing porter invites a rich journey of taste and warmth.
ingredients
- 6 lbs dark malt extract
- 1 lb Munich malt
- 0.5 lb crystal malt (60L)
- 0.5 lb chocolate malt
- 0.25 lb roasted barley
- 2 oz Northern Brewer hops (bittering)
- 1 oz Fuggle hops (aroma)
- 1 cup honey
- 1 packet of English ale yeast
- Priming sugar (for bottling)
- Water (to make 5 gallons)
steps
- 1.
In a large brew kettle, bring 2.5 gallons of water to a boil.
- 2.
Steep Munich, crystal, chocolate, and roasted barley malts in a grain bag for 30 minutes, then remove.
- 3.
Stir in the dark malt extract and Northern Brewer hops, and bring to a boil again.
- 4.
Boil for 60 minutes, adding Fuggle hops during the last 15 minutes of the boil.
- 5.
Remove from heat and cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or ice bath.
- 6.
Once cooled, transfer the wort to a sanitized fermenter and top off with water to total 5 gallons.
- 7.
Add the honey and mix until dissolved.
- 8.
Pitch the yeast into the fermenter and seal with an airlock. Ferment for about 1-2 weeks at a steady temperature (65-70°F).
- 9.
After fermentation, transfer the beer to a bottling bucket, adding priming sugar to carbonate.
- 10.
Bottle and cap your porter, then let it carbonate for another 2 weeks before enjoying.
