Description
A fairly substantial English dark ale with restrained roasty characteristics. Originating in England, porter evolved from a blend of beers or gyles known as
Profile
Aroma: Malt aroma with mild roastiness should be evident, and may have a chocolaty quality. May also show some nonroasted malt character in support (caramelly, grainy, bready, nutty, toffee-like and/or sweet). English hop aroma moderate to none. Fruity esters moderate to none. Diacetyl low to none.
Appearance: Light brown to dark brown in color, often with ruby highlights when held up to light. Good clarity, although may approach being opaque. Moderate off-white to light tan head with good to fair retention.
Flavor: Malt flavor includes a mild to moderate roastiness (frequently with a chocolate character) and often a significant caramel, nutty, and/or toffee character. May have other secondary flavors such as coffee, licorice, biscuits or toast in support. Should not have a significant black malt character (acrid, burnt, or harsh roasted flavors), although small amounts may contribute a bitter chocolate complexity. English hop flavor moderate to none. Medium-low to medium hop bitterness will vary the balance from slightly malty to slightly bitter. Usually fairly well attenuated, although somewhat sweet versions exist. Diacetyl should be moderately low to none. Moderate to low fruity esters.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body. Moderately low to moderately high carbonation.
Ingredients
English ingredients are most common. May contain several malts, including chocolate and/or other dark roasted malts and caramel-type malts. Historical versions would use a significant amount of brown malt. Usually does not contain large amounts of black patent malt or roasted barley. English hops are most common, but are usually subdued. London or Dublin-type water (moderate carbonate hardness) is traditional. English or Irish ale yeast, or occasionally lager yeast, is used. May contain a moderate amount of adjuncts (sugars, maize, molasses, treacle, etc.).
Examples
Fuller's London Porter, Samuel Smith Taddy Porter, Burton Bridge Burton Porter, RCH Old Slug Porter, Nethergate Old Growler Porter, Hambleton Nightmare Porter, Harvey
Ranges
| Data | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Original gravity | 1.040 | 1.052 |
| Final gravity | 1.008 | 1.014 |
| Bitterness | 18.0 IBU | 35.0 IBU |
| Color | 39.4 EBC | 59.1 EBC |
| Alcohol | 4.00 ° | 5.40 ° |
Recipes on Zython (10)
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Disparue All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
5.5% | 29 IBU | 25.0 l |
Le_mur_des_fermentations 24/11/2021 |
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a la porte All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
5.1% | 27 IBU | 30.0 l |
Bierhexen 12/02/2021 |
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Cassis chocolat All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
5.8% | 24 IBU | 15.0 l |
Jef 04/01/2020 |
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porter poivre mure All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
4.7% | 45 IBU | 200.0 l |
jus 09/08/2019 |
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Connivence Stout C8 All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
5.6% | 47 IBU | 110.0 l |
vincenW38 30/03/2019 |
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porter All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
4.4% | 27 IBU | 24.0 l |
LaurentFourniol 01/05/2017 |
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Connivence Stout All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
5.7% | 49 IBU | 80.0 l |
vincenW38 18/03/2017 |
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foonporter All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
4.5% | 34 IBU | 23.5 l |
LaurentFourniol 04/02/2017 |
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L'amère porter All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
5.2% | 37 IBU | 45.0 l |
martyn 26/08/2014 |
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Brune - 10 All grain- 12.A - Brown Porter |
10.4% | 20 IBU | 46.0 l |
martyn 14/09/2012 |
