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Quantum Honey Porter

Specifics

Style:

Category:	Porter
Number:	12A

A fairly substantial English dark ale with restrained roasty characteristics.

Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Porter, Samuel Smith Taddy Porter, Burton Bridge Burton Porter, RCH Old Slug Porter, Nethergate Old Growler Porter, Hambleton Nightmare Porter, Harvey’s Tom Paine Original Old Porter, Salopian Entire Butt English Porter, St. Peters Old-Style Porter, Shepherd Neame Original Porter, Flag Porter, Wasatch Polygamy Porter.

Brew Date:

July 26, 2013

Yield:

10 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

11.3/22.2

Bitterness (Calc):

47.1 IBU (Rager)

BU/GU:

0.84

Calories:

180 (12 ounces)

Conditioning:

Keg

ABV:

6.7%

ABW:

5.2%

Batch No:	53
OG:	1.056
OG (Plato):	13.81° P
Target OG:	1.052
FG:	1.006
FG (Plato):	1.54° P
Target FG:	0.000
Real Extract:	3.76° P
App. Atten.:	88.8%
Real Atten.:	72.8%

General Information

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

Scale Recipe

Malts and Grains

18.00 pounds

American Pale Malt (2-Row)

Color (L):	1 °L
Info/Use:	Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.

82.2% of grist

1.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 10L

Color (L):	10 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

4.6% of grist

0.70 pounds

American Chocolate Malt

Color (L):	127 °L
Info/Use:	Use in all types to adjust color and add nutty, toasted flavor. Chocolate flavor.

3.2% of grist

0.70 pounds

American Black Patent

Color (L):	127 °L
Info/Use:	Provides color and sharp flavor. Use in stouts and porters.

3.2% of grist

0.50 pounds

American Victory Malt

Color (L):	25 °L
Info/Use:	Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.

2.3% of grist

1.00 pounds

American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt

Color (L):	1 °L
Info/Use:	Balances body and flavor without adding color, aids in head retention. For any beer.

4.6% of grist

21.90 pounds

Total Grain Weight

0% of grist

Adjuncts

2.00 pounds

Honey

Non-Fermentables

2 Tbsp	Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) @ 60 (mash) minutes
2 Tbsp	Irish Moss @ 20 minutes

Hops

1.50 ounces

Nugget

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	12 - 14%
Notes:	Heavy, spicy, herbal aroma, strong bittering hop.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Chinook
Example:	ESB, Lager, Ale; Sierra Nevada Porter, Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale, Anderson Valley ESB

12.6% Leaf @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

18.9 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Brewers Gold

Region:	United Kingdom, Germany
AAU Range:	8 - 10%
Notes:	Blackcurrant, fruity, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Comet, Chinook, Eroica, Galena, Bullion
Example:	Ale, Pilsner, Lambic

8.6% Leaf @ 30 minutes
Type: Flavor
Use: Boil

8.6 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Tettnanger

Region:	Germany, United States
AAU Range:	3 - 6%
Notes:	Fine, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Saaz, Spalt
Example:	Lager, Ale; Gulpener Pilsener, Sam Adams Octoberfest, Anderson Valley ESB

4.8% Leaf @ 5 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

4.8 AAUs

Yeast

Name:	German Ale II
Manufacturer:	White Labs
Product ID:	WLP003
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	76%
Temperature Range:	65–70°F
Amount:	35 ml

Equipment Profile

15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size:	10.00 gallons	Boil Volume:	12.55 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	9.00% per hour	Mash Tun Dead Space:	0.80 gallons
Efficiency:	72%	Mash Tun Weight:	9.00 pounds
Hop Utilization:	100%	Mash Tun Volume:	10.00 gallons
Loss:	1.00 gallons	Mash Tun Specific Heat:	0.30 Cal/gram per °C

Tasting Reviews

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	45-50 = Outstanding		30-37 = Very Good		14-20 = Fair
	38-44 = Excellent		21-29 = Good		00-13 = Problematic

Review by

Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

Review by

Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

Awards & Competitions

Entry Name:	Quantum Honey Porter
Competition:	Washington State Fair
Date:	Sep 3, 2013
Style:	Robust Porter
Place:	Entry Only

Entry Name:	Quantum Honey Porter
Competition:	Novembeerfest
Date:	Nov 2, 2013
Style:	Brown Porter
Place:	Entry Only

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