Blackpowder Porter #3

I started this porter as a 7 gallon batch. I decided to change to a 6 gallon batch, which turned into a 5.5 gallon batch. I thought it would be like syrup, but it is the best porter I have made. I will definitely make this again. The high IBU's are offset by the complex maltiness.

Brewer:	Big Shot Breweries		Email:	DynamytGuy@aol.com
Beer:	Blackpowder Porter #3		Style:	Robust Porter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	144 HCU (~45 SRM)		Bitterness:	49 IBU
OG:	1.073		FG:	1.020
Alcohol:	6.8% v/v (5.3% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 20L 1 lb. American crystal 120L 10 oz. American chocolate 6 oz. American black patent
Steep:	I steeped the grains for 45 minutes at 150 degrees
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.057	7 gallons
	5 lb. Light dry malt extract 3 lb. Dark dry malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Perle (8% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 45 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	I used White Labs chico yeast
Log:	Primary fermentation was at 68 degrees for 8 days. Secondary fermentation was at 68 degrees for 7 days. 3/4 cup corn sugar and condition for at least 3 weeks. It really comes in after 4 to 5 weeks.
Tasting:	I wouldn't change a thing. This is not a porter for the faint of heart. It has a high ABV and a complex taste. I was trying for something similar to a Sierra Nevada Porter, but I like this much better. If you like it heavy you will like this one.

Recipe posted 02/13/01.