Bullet Thick Porter

I haven't made this one yet; but plan to soon. Tell me what you think of this.

Brewer:	whiz lancto		Email:	thewhizman@earthlink.net
Beer:	Bullet Thick Porter		Style:	Robust Porter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	49 HCU (~21 SRM)		Bitterness:	21 IBU
OG:	1.072		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	8.0% v/v (6.3% w/w)
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 90L 4 oz. Flaked oats 4 oz. Belgian chocolate
Steep:	Throw grains into steeping bag(s) and toss into the brew pot with 2 gallons of water. Bring water to 160-170°. Hold for 15-20 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.181	2 gallons
	7 lb. Light malt extract 2 lb. Brown sugar
	if you like a little extra head, add a cup of malt dextrin. It doesn't seem to effect flavor.
Hops:	1 oz. Eroica (12% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	use any good quailty stout yeast
Log:	I'll be making this sometime this week. Cool the wert rapidly to 100 degrees before transfering to fermenter. Then add rest of water, take OG reading, add yeast, and the rest is history.
Carbonation:	2.0 volumes	Dried Malt Extract: 5.40 oz. for 5 gallons @ 70°F

Recipe posted 03/12/02.