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Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:27 pm
by MattKnox
So I brewed a Chocolate Porter a few months back and it turned out exceptional. It was kind of a knock off of Yuengling Porter with a little spin. I am currently fermenting a basic pumpkin ale but got to thinking about a chocolate pumpkin porter. Sounds delicious in theory and just gives me the thoughts of evil style sleepy hallow/headless horseman. So this is what I am thinking.
2.5 gal batch
3.5 2 row
6 oz flaked maize
4 oz 80L
4 oz black malt
4 oz chocolate malt
1 can pumpkin (mash)
secondary with cocoa nibs
Munich Lager
What you guys think? I am leaving out the spices just cause I want the chocolate to come through more. That very very slight hint of pumpkin is what I'm thinking to come through.
Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:29 pm
by MattKnox
Sorry I forgot to add bitter w/ .25 cascade, flavor/aroma hallertau or liberty .40
Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 8:02 am
by Ibasterd
I like the idea of a pumpkin porter. So much so that I just brewed one yesterday, minus the chocolate. Mine is a bit of an experiment and can't wait to try it. Good luck with yours.
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Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:04 am
by MadBrewer
I always thought a Pumpkin Porter would be good. The Chocolate adds another level. I guess it would be a fine balance to get all the different flavors in there without one taking over the others. Sounds good.
Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:53 pm
by Ibasterd
MadBrewer wrote:I always thought a Pumpkin Porter would be good. The Chocolate adds another level. I guess it would be a fine balance to get all the different flavors in there without one taking over the others. Sounds good.
You're the one that gave me the idea for a pumpkin porter. Thanks!
MattKnox, did you brew this yet?
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Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:14 pm
by MadBrewer
Ibasterd wrote:You're the one that gave me the idea for a pumpkin porter. Thanks!
I don't think I'll get around to one this year but next year for a Pumpkin Ale I'm going to maybe try a Pumpkin Porter or an Imperial Pumpkin Ale. Like the one from Southern Tier...a big, sweet, matly high abv Pumpkin Ale but not heavy on the spices.
Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:50 pm
by MattKnox
Ibasterd wrote:MadBrewer wrote:I always thought a Pumpkin Porter would be good. The Chocolate adds another level. I guess it would be a fine balance to get all the different flavors in there without one taking over the others. Sounds good.
You're the one that gave me the idea for a pumpkin porter. Thanks!
MattKnox, did you brew this yet?
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Not yet. Gotta wait for my fermenter clears up in a week or two. I may change this to an ale. Not 100% sure yet, but I would like it to be ready for halloween
Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Porter
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:48 pm
by HerbMeowing
Crime against nature.