Chipotle Porter

[ThomEHof]

I want to make a chipotle porter but am not sure how much to add. I am using dried chipotle flakes, and was thinking adding 1 tablespoon at 10, then maybe a teaspoon in the secondary. This is a give gallon batch.

Thoughts?

 

[kopher]

I wouldn't add that much to the boil. Best way I've found to add spices is to macerate a bit in vodka for a few days and then add to secondary to taste.

If you have a pipette or fine scale you can add drops to a glassful of the young beer until it's perfect.

I added "a bit" (maybe a teaspoon?) of red chili flakes to a gallon of mead in the secondary and it was super gross.

 

[beeber]

Chipotle porter, that sounds interesting. The smoky pepper should add to the roasted malts nicely.

I could be wrong, but I don't think you will gain much from adding Chipotle to the secondary. I have never done this, but I would try 1 to 2 tsp at 10 min and 1 to 2 tsp at 0 min. Or just 2 tsp at 10 min. Good luck!

Keep in mind if you make it too spicy - you'll be the only one drinking it!

 

[manortc]

I haven't used chipotles in beer yet, but am planning to on my next batch. Haven't heard of anyone using a chipotle flake, but some have used chipotles in an IPA (linked post). His recipe said he was using two peppers, but later said he used 4-6 small peppers and would cut back to 2-4 peppers. I believe they put them in the primary and got good flavor and aroma from the chipotles, but lost a lot of the hop aroma and flavor. I'd think a tablespoon would be good towards the end of the boil, then taste it when moving to the secondary and see if you need more.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/chipotle-ipa-209881/

 

[ThomEHof]

I'll let you know how it goes. I think this should go well with a dark smokey porter. I may go with less than a Tablespoon as suggested and add to secondary if needed.

 

[KookyBrewsky]

*casts resurrection*

Did you ever make this? I just had my first brew after 2+ months post brew day. It's very delicious and has a real kick to it. I think I'm going to age it it for at least a few months though to mellow it out a little.

 

[Tyler B]

What was your technique? How did you add it and in what quantities?

 

[KookyBrewsky]

What was your technique? How did you add it and in what quantities?

Extract kit recipe from homebrewing.org. I can post specs when I get home. It was actually really tasty but I could see the need to mellow it over a few months. The chipotle spice is very present without much smokiness. But peppers are possibly my favorite ingredient, So I’m basically just wondering how it might change over time if I don’t end up drinking it all immediately. I have another chilling in the fridge.

 

[Tyler B]

How did you add the Chipotles? Boil? Secondary tincture? Flakes? Whole chilis?

 

[KookyBrewsky]

How did you add the Chipotles? Boil? Secondary tincture? Flakes? Whole chilis?

The kit came with chipotle powder spice which was added during boil.

 

[Tyler B]

Ahh I see.