Russell Sim from Aberdeen Homebrew Club took Silver on the British and Irish Porter and Stout table at the 2023 Scottish Nationals with his English Porter. He’s kindly shared the recipe below.
Imitation of Life
13C English Porter
- ABV 5%
- OG 1.050
- FG 1.012
- IBU 25.2
- Mash 70C
Grist
- 78% Extra Pale Maris Otter
- 10% Light Crystal
- 7% Brown Malt
- 3% Chocolate Malt
- 2% Low Colour Chocolate Malt
Hops
- 60min: Fuggles to 22.2 IBU
- 10min: Fuggles to 3 IBU
Yeast
- Lallemand Windsor Ale Yeast
Method
- Mash at 70C
- Mash out at 77C
- Ferment at 19C