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Pack Your Bags Porter
Don't worry about carry-on allowances, airport security and fuel surcharges. One taste of this rich, robust English Porter will safely transport you across the pond to the comfort of an English Pub. Rich, subtle chocolate and complex caramel type flavors are balanced by higher hopping rates and a dryer overall finish.

Ingredients

6.6 lbs - CBW® Golden Light LME
8 oz - Caramel Malt 60L
4 oz - Extra Special Malt
4 oz - Dark Chocolate Malt
8 oz - Cane Sugar
1 tsp - Irish Moss - Boil 15 minutes
1.25 oz - Fuggles Hops (5% AA) - Boil 60 minutes
0.5 oz - Goldings Hop (6% AA) - Boil 1 minute
1 vial - WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast

Directions

Perform mini-mash with 4 gallons of water and grains
Steep at 152-158ºF for 30 minutes
Add extract
Bring to a boil
Add bittering hops and continue to boil
Add finishing hops and Irish Moss as indicated
Remove from heat
Cool to 72ºF
Transfer to primary fermenter
Fill to desired level with cold water
Oxygenate and pitch yeast