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Aroma: Roasty aroma (often with a lightly burnt, black malt character) should be noticeable and may be moderately
strong. Optionally may also show some additional malt character in support (grainy, bready, toffee-like, caramelly,
chocolate, coffee, rich, and/or sweet). Hop aroma low to high (US or UK varieties). Some American versions may be dry-
hopped. Fruity esters are moderate to none. Diacetyl low to none.
Appearance: Medium brown to very dark brown, often with ruby- or garnet-like highlights. Can approach black in color.
Clarity may be difficult to discern in such a dark beer, but when not opaque will be clear (particularly when held up to the
light). Full, tan-colored head with moderately good head retention.
Flavor: Moderately strong malt flavor usually features a lightly burnt, black malt character (and sometimes chocolate
and/or coffee flavors) with a bit of roasty dryness in the finish. Overall flavor may finish from dry to medium-sweet,
depending on grist composition, hop bittering level, and attenuation. May have a sharp character from dark roasted
grains, although should not be overly acrid, burnt or harsh. Medium to high bitterness, which can be accentuated by the
roasted malt. Hop flavor can vary from low to moderately high (US or UK varieties, typically), and balances the roasted
malt flavors. Diacetyl low to none. Fruity esters moderate to none.
Mouthfeel: Medium to medium-full body. Moderately low to moderately high carbonation. Stronger versions may have
a slight alcohol warmth. May have a slight astringency from roasted grains, although this character should not be strong.
Overall Impression: A substantial, malty dark ale with a complex and flavorful roasty character.
History: Stronger, hoppier and/or roastier version of porter designed as either a historical throwback or an American
interpretation of the style. Traditional versions will have a more subtle hop character (often English), while modern
versions may be considerably more aggressive. Both types are equally valid.
Comments: Although a rather broad style open to brewer interpretation, it may be distinguished from Stout as lacking a
strong roasted barley character. It differs from a brown porter in that a black patent or roasted grain character is usually
present, and it can be stronger in alcohol. Roast intensity and malt flavors can also vary significantly. May or may not
have a strong hop character, and may or may not have significant fermentation by-products; thus may seem to have an
“American” or “English” character.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.048 – 1.065
IBUs: 25 – 50+ FG: 1.012 – 1.016
SRM: 22 – 35+ ABV: 4.8 – 6%
**Additional Information was provided by BJCP Style Guidelines.
strong. Optionally may also show some additional malt character in support (grainy, bready, toffee-like, caramelly,
chocolate, coffee, rich, and/or sweet). Hop aroma low to high (US or UK varieties). Some American versions may be dry-
hopped. Fruity esters are moderate to none. Diacetyl low to none.
Appearance: Medium brown to very dark brown, often with ruby- or garnet-like highlights. Can approach black in color.
Clarity may be difficult to discern in such a dark beer, but when not opaque will be clear (particularly when held up to the
light). Full, tan-colored head with moderately good head retention.
Flavor: Moderately strong malt flavor usually features a lightly burnt, black malt character (and sometimes chocolate
and/or coffee flavors) with a bit of roasty dryness in the finish. Overall flavor may finish from dry to medium-sweet,
depending on grist composition, hop bittering level, and attenuation. May have a sharp character from dark roasted
grains, although should not be overly acrid, burnt or harsh. Medium to high bitterness, which can be accentuated by the
roasted malt. Hop flavor can vary from low to moderately high (US or UK varieties, typically), and balances the roasted
malt flavors. Diacetyl low to none. Fruity esters moderate to none.
Mouthfeel: Medium to medium-full body. Moderately low to moderately high carbonation. Stronger versions may have
a slight alcohol warmth. May have a slight astringency from roasted grains, although this character should not be strong.
Overall Impression: A substantial, malty dark ale with a complex and flavorful roasty character.
History: Stronger, hoppier and/or roastier version of porter designed as either a historical throwback or an American
interpretation of the style. Traditional versions will have a more subtle hop character (often English), while modern
versions may be considerably more aggressive. Both types are equally valid.
Comments: Although a rather broad style open to brewer interpretation, it may be distinguished from Stout as lacking a
strong roasted barley character. It differs from a brown porter in that a black patent or roasted grain character is usually
present, and it can be stronger in alcohol. Roast intensity and malt flavors can also vary significantly. May or may not
have a strong hop character, and may or may not have significant fermentation by-products; thus may seem to have an
“American” or “English” character.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.048 – 1.065
IBUs: 25 – 50+ FG: 1.012 – 1.016
SRM: 22 – 35+ ABV: 4.8 – 6%
**Additional Information was provided by BJCP Style Guidelines.
Our Porter beer kit features a very smooth dark malt base balanced with selected hops. In general,
Porter is London’s claim to brewing fame and is loosely thought of as a more mild form of Stout.
Alcohol will be around 6.0%
Our ingredients for this recipe include:
7.0 Lb of Briess Liquid Malt Extract
Premixed Grain Included:
Munich Malt Crystal 60L Malt
Chocolate Malt Wheat Malt
Black Patent Malt
Hops Included:
Nugget
East Kent Golding
Yeast Included:
London Ale Activator Wyeast
Other Ingredients:
Irish Moss
Priming Sugar
*Each Kit will include Promash Recipe Guide and basic brewing instructions.*
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Porter Beer Kit
Makes approximately 5 gallons.
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Please note: If you choose the liquid yeast option the kit
must be shipped priority. Please make sure to choose
priority mail at checkout.
must be shipped priority. Please make sure to choose
priority mail at checkout.