Back to Brewing - Baltic Porter

After a glandular fever induced break from brewing, I decided it’s time to get going again. The last brew we did – the Bohemian 2124 Pilsner – turned out OK, drinkable, but just OK, some tasters like Brian said they really liked it but it was certainly not extreme. I've not got any pictures of the beer but here's the label:

 

The next brew I’ve got planned will be more in line with what’s been successful before – A Baltic Porter. I’ve already got the ingredients in and am just waiting for a suitable brew day. Here’s the plan for 60 x 500ml bottles:

Baltic Porter

Light Dried Malt Extract 3kg

Dark Dried Malt Extract 3 kg

CaraMunich Malt 18 oz

Chocolate Malt 12 oz

Amber Malt 12 oz

Special B Malt 4 oz

Black Malt 6 oz

Crystal Malt 20L/40EBC 12 oz

Crystal malt 72L/145EBC 12 oz

Hops bittering (not sure variety yet) (60 mins) 1.5 oz

Hops Flavour (not sure variety yet) (30 mins) 1.25 oz

Hops aroma (not sure variety yet) (10 mins) 0.75 oz

Molasses sugar 18 oz

Lactose 6 oz

Licorice Root 1 ½ inch

Irish Moss

Irish Stout Yeast

I’ve not included any roasted barley, which is a taste I only associate with stout. It’s got lots of different malt flavour layers. Also there’s a little lactose and licorice root for a silky sweet smooth taste. Should be great.