Without roasted barley, it’s not really a porter. At least that’s my understanding. I have made a hopped up porter based on a BYO clone from The Kernel brewery in London (“Export India Porter”). Was very popular
I get what you’re all saying about the infection risk of the aquarium-style aeration. After doing it a year (20+ batches) have never had an issue. And I use pbw and sanitizer on the stone and tubing. Pure oxygen would be better but can only pick up so many toys.
I know, excuses excuses lol...
Had a question for you all regarding timing of oxygenating wort. I’ve read that oxygenating hot wort can be a problem. But how hot is “hot”?
I only have the capability of cooling my wort to 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit. All grain batch cooled with an immersion wort chiller. So typically I...
I didn’t do SMASH but did single hop. Did not overpower, was great.
10 lb 2 row
2 lb Maris Otter
0.5 lb torrified wheat
0.5 lb flaked oats
1 oz Idaho 7 at 60
3 oz Idaho 7 at whirlpool 180 for 20 min
2 oz Idaho 7 DH x5 days
OG 1.068, abv 7.1
IBU 74
Overall happy with Idaho 7 for bittering and flavor. Gave me a nice even bitterness and a ripe fruit with some dankness for flavor. Originally more pineapple but after a week mellowed to more ripe fruit. Everyone who had it liked it a lot.
The dry hop didn’t add a whole lot. I might try next...