26 replies to this topic

[cavman]

I'd reduce the BP to 2 ounces as a little goes a long way with that malt.

[positiveContact]

I'd reduce the BP to 2 ounces as a little goes a long way with that malt.

I think it's a matter of taste - I'd also probably prefer 2oz or maybe a little less but I'm sure some people might like 4oz.

[Rick]

If it were me, I wouldn't add any black patent or roasted barley to this recipe. After reading the style guidelines and BCS, roasted qualities outside of chocolate (burnt, roasty, acrid) are not to style. Jamil uses only chocolate malt as his roasted grain in BCS. I think dropping the black patent and increasing your chocolate malt to 0.75 lbs will yield a beer that is more to style and would satisfy your craving for a roastier brown porter.I also think it will be interesting to see how this beer turns out with the 1.5 oz of hops at 5 min. This is probably a little on the high side for hop flavor and aroma for style, but I think it will be damn good.

[positiveContact]

If it were me, I wouldn't add any black patent or roasted barley to this recipe. After reading the style guidelines and BCS, roasted qualities outside of chocolate (burnt, roasty, acrid) are not to style. Jamil uses only chocolate malt as his roasted grain in BCS. I think dropping the black patent and increasing your chocolate malt to 0.75 lbs will yield a beer that is more to style and would satisfy your craving for a roastier brown porter. I also think it will be interesting to see how this beer turns out with the 1.5 oz of hops at 5 min. This is probably a little on the high side for hop flavor and aroma for style, but I think it will be damn good.

maybe out of style but also very common I believe.

[HerrHiller]

maybe out of style but also very common I believe.

well rick serves a good point.I should kep it more to style. This is for the brew club I just started.Things are getting more regular now. Each month we are going to hilight a different style. This first one is our feb meeting, and it's brown porter. Each member who shows is encouraged to brew the style, or to buy a commercial example. Then we are going to have BJCP style guidline sheet, and scoring sheets. We are going to taste the beers then score them up. I think this will be a great learning session. This being said, the "president" of the brew club probably should brew his shit more to style than not to style.

[djinkc]

If it were me, I wouldn't add any black patent or roasted barley to this recipe. ............

If you want a porter I would be extra light on the BP or just forget it to be honest. Roasted barley, maybe a touch. Or, use them and call it a stout.

[positiveContact]

If you want a porter I would be extra light on the BP or just forget it to be honest. Roasted barley, maybe a touch. Or, use them and call it a stout.

I think a little BP (2oz or less) is okay. Roasted barley is def out IMHO.