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Sour Porter

Dan Hansen • October 7, 2020

Season 2 / Episode 15

Today I’m brewing a Sour Porter on my 7.5 gallon Mash and Boil brewing system. Most people have probably tried a porter... but a sour porter - that’s something entirely different. I’m hoping to create a dark sour like this one but with a decent head, rich and roasted aroma, sweet malty flavors, moderate acidity, and medium to full body. With any luck this will finish up just in time for the peak of fall weather.


Now, let’s make some beer!


Reference

https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2010/03/sour-bourbon-barrel-porter.html

https://byo.com/article/create-your-own-great-porter/ 

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Filter: https://amzn.to/3d2h57N 

Blichmann Quickcarb: https://bit.ly/36BdEnm 

Torpedo Keg: https://bit.ly/32vvkOx 

2 Gallon Bucket (for grains): https://bit.ly/2yhWNXJ 

Star-San: https://bit.ly/36hsxZR 

Brewery Speaker: https://amzn.to/2EdqPOY 

Brewer’s Edge Mash and Boil: https://amzn.to/2XFC5KU 

Quick Disconnect on the Brewer’s Edge Mash and Boil: https://amzn.to/3fYny4d 

Anvil 4 Gallon Brew Bucket: https://bit.ly/3d0qyeE 

Quick Disconnect on the Anvil Brew Bucket: https://amzn.to/2OXdWe8 

Silicon Tubing: https://bit.ly/3bN8R14 

Spray Nozzle (Aerator): https://bit.ly/3bV1eWt 

Hose adapter for the chiller: https://amzn.to/39unxmg 

Quick Disconnects for the chiller: https://amzn.to/3jyujMa 

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Toolbox (kettle stand): https://amzn.to/2Bwwhf0


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