BALTIC "IMPERIAL" PORTER

This is going to be my attempt at a Baltic or Imperial style Porter such as Okocim, Zywiec, Saku, Carnegie, Utenos or the American Perkunos Hammer from Heavyweight Brewing in NJ

Brewer:	Setanta		Email:	setanta14@hotmail.com
Beer:	BALTIC "IMPERIAL" PORTER		Style:	Baltic Porter
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	127 HCU (~41 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.076		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	8.0% v/v (6.3% w/w)
Grain:	7 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. German Vienna 3 lb. German Munich 1 lb. American crystal 120L 1 lb. American chocolate 4 oz. American black patent
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Step infusion/decoction Whole mash grist: 90°-20 min, 120°-20 min, 155°-60 min*, 170°-10 min *During 155° long conversion remove 2 quarts of mash and bring to strong boil for 20 min for decoction caramelization
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.076	5 gallons
Hops:	2 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast:	Mix of Wyeast 1187 Ringwood and 2206 Bavarian Lager
Carbonation:	2/3 cup dark brown sugar

Recipe posted 09/23/02.