Rich and complex with a subtle smoke character, this strong porter will age well for years. A great pair for cheese, game and other rich foods.

Ingredients

3.3 lbs - CBW® Golden Light LME
2.5 lbs - Smoked Malt, Cherry Wood
8 oz - Caramel Malt 80L
8 oz - Dark Chocolate Malt
4 oz - Carapils® Malt
1 tsp - Irish Moss - Boil 15 minutes
1.5 oz - Mt. Hood Hops (6% AA) - Boil 60 minutes
0.5 oz - Mt. Hood Hops (6% AA) - Boil 15 minutes
0.5 oz - Mt. Hood Hops (6% AA) - Boil 1 minute
2 vials - WLP039 Nottingham 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 Irish Moss and finishing hops as indicated
Remove from heat
Cool to 72ºF
Transfer to primary fermenter
Fill to desired level with cold water
Oxygenate and pitch yeast