Runkerhead Porter

Runkerhead Porter
A True Traditional Porter.This Beer turned out Great.

Brewer:	Gerald Runke		Email:	jwrunke@jwrunke.com
URL:	http://jwrunke.com/interests.htm
Beer:	Runkerhead Porter		Style:	Robust Porter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	70 HCU (~27 SRM)		Bitterness:	4 IBU
OG:	1.087		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	9.4% v/v (7.4% w/w)
Water:	One gallon jugs from the local market.
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 120L 2 oz. American chocolate 4 oz. American black patent
Steep:	I put the grain in two gallons of cold water an brought the temperature up to 170° . I then removed it from the heat and let stand for 30 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.217	2 gallons
	4 lb. 8 oz. Light dry malt extract 3 lb. 8 oz. Amber dry malt extract 1 lb. 8 oz. Honey
	Honey was added to the wort at the begining of the boil.
Hops:	1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 55 min.) 1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Warmed the liquid yeast to room temperature.
Log:	Brewed on 13 December 2000 and then into the secondary on the 19 Dec 2000. I will bottle on the 23 December 2000. Since it is a very dark beer you can skip the secondary fermenter. Drinking now, mid Jan, and it is great.
Tasting:	I truely cannot belive how great this beer is. By far better than store bought porters. Give this a try and let me know.

Recipe posted 01/28/01.