Portly Porter III

This is my third (fourth?) variation on this extremely drinkable ale. A very dark ale, with a very complex blend of flavors. If you enjoy a dark beer then you will enjoy this! Even people who aren't fond of dark beers in general enjoy it.... one reason why I can't seem to keep many bottles around for long.

Brewer:	Harry's Homebrew		Email:	h_stearns@yahoo.com
Beer:	Portly Porter III		Style:	Robust Porter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	116 HCU (~39 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.068		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	7.2% v/v (5.6% w/w)
Water:	Added 1 tsp Gypsum for last 15 minutes of boil.
Grain:	.5 lb. Simpsons Extra Dk crystal 155-165L .5 lb. Crisp chocolate 625 - 635L
Steep:	Steeped grains in grain for 20 minutes @ approx. 140° F. Sparged with 1/2 gallon hot water.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.135	3 gallons
	3.3 lb. Dark UH Munton's malt extract 1 lb. Munton's Light dry malt extract 3 lb. Munton's Dark dry malt extract 2 lb. Brown sugar
	Added 1 tsp Irish Moss for last 15 minutes of boil.
Hops:	1 oz. Chinook (10.7% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 45 min.)
Yeast:	23 grams Safale S-04 Dried Ale yeast, 11.5 grams started in 4 oz. water and the remainder sprinkled over top of wort.
Log:	To primary fermenter 3-28-2003 2:30 pm. Poured wort over 8 lbs, of ice to bring temperature down rapidly. Was able to pitch yeast immediately.

Recipe posted 08/08/08.