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Boil Size: 14 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.056

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/8/2022 7:19 PM

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Author:

Andrew Lehmann

Boil Size: 6.97 Gallons

Boil Time: 75

Boil Gravity: 1.045

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/3/2025 10:23 PM

Notes: Adapted from a Founders Porter clone recipe found on Homebrew Talk: https://homebrewtalk.com/threads/any-founders-porter-clone-recipes-or-info.160119/post-2063514

- Reduced Chocolate Malt from 1.25 to 1 lb

- Swapped out 6 oz Crystal Malt (120L) for 6 oz English Dark Crystal Malt (80L)

- MISTAKE: Munich Malt is a base malt, so I should not have steeped it as a specialty grain, at least not a whole pound of it. I'll see how the beer comes out with it steeped, but next time I will use 6 lbs of Gold LME and 2 lbs of Munich LME, without steeping any Munich Malt (OR do a partial mash, but I don't have the equipment for that yet). I might also reduce the amount of Carapils since there is a small amount of that in Briess Gold LME.

Brewing, Finishing, and Packaging Notes:

Brewed: Sunday, November 22nd, 2025
- OG: 1.057

Tested (first sample): Friday, December 5th, 2025

- FG: 1.013 or 1.014 (75% attenuation; 5.64% ABV)
- Raised temperature of primary fermnenter to 70 degrees

Tested (second sample): Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- FG: 1.012 (78% attenuation; 5.91% ABV)

Bottled (without hazelnut or vanilla additions): Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- 11 12-ounce bottles with fizzy drops

Hazelnut Addition: Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- Roasted 13 ounces of raw hazelnuts for 25 minutes at 325 degrees
- Blanched roasted hazelnuts in 190 degree water for 5 minutes, then transferred to bowl of ice water and rubbed off the skins as much as possible
- Added hazelnuts to “Depth Charge” stainless steel mesh filter infuser and dropped into primary fermenter

Tested (third sample) on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 (7 days of hazelnut infusion)
- Hazelnut aroma and flavor was subtle but present
- I considered leaving them in for a few more days, but I want to see how the subtler nuttiness works with the vanilla addition

Prepared Vanilla Tincture: Sunday, December 14th, 2025
- Mixed 3.5 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste into 3 teaspoons (1 tbsp) of bourbon and placed in refrigerator
- Planning to add vanilla tincture when kegging

Added Vanilla-Bourbon Tincture and Kegged: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
- Added entire tincture (3.5 tsp mixed in 1 tbsp of bourbon)
- Racked into keg and set CO2 to 20 psi

Tasting Notes:
- Body is a bit lighter than I expected, I wonder if it would be worth using more Carapils next time. This could also be attributed to steeping the Munich malt instead of mashing.
- Vanilla flavor is present while not being too dominant, which I was concerned about. I would also be willing to add 1 more teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, but I assume any more would be too much and even 1 more teaspoon might produce more vanilla flavor than I like.
- Hazelnut is subtle and mostly shows on the finish; Next time, I will let the hazelnuts rest in the fermenter for at least 10 days.
- Overall, I'm very happy with this beer. It would be interesting to try this again with a more stout-like grain bill or with smaller adjustments that give it a fuller body.

Pre-Brew Notes:
- Will add detail for the hazelnut and vanilla additions for secondary after more research.
- I plan to add ~6-12 ounces of roasted, chopped hazelnuts for up to a week after primary fermentation is completed.
- I plan to add 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste mixed into vodka or bourbon after removing the hazelnuts.

Author:

MeemoNZ

Boil Size: 28.5 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.051

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: 3.2

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/5/2025 10:28 PM

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Author:

MisterTinkle

Boil Size: 6.75 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.048

Efficiency: 68

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/10/2024 9:09 PM

Notes: Zinc, 02, and Clearzyme added to fermenter.

2025/04/14 - this if VERY good. Make it again!

Author:

Randal

Boil Size: 11.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.057

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/16/2024 10:56 PM

Notes: 25.38 lbs x 1.5 qts/lb = 38.07 qts/lb = ~9.5 gallons @163
Grain abs = 25.38 x .17 = 4.3 g
First runnings = 9.5 - 4.3 = 5.2
Sparge with: 11.5 - 5.2 = 6.3 gallons

Author:

Hypn0T0ad

Boil Size: 9 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.033

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/30/2024 1:06 PM

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Author:

Boil Size: 30 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3.65

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 18 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/13/2024 7:37 AM

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Author:

sf_troop

Boil Size: 15.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.059

Efficiency: 66

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 60 ° F

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 9.62 psi

Creation Date: 8/24/2023 7:36 PM

Notes:

Author:

BigChilly75

Boil Size: 6.76 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 100 ° F

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 12.08 psi

Creation Date: 3/14/2023 3:41 PM

Notes:

Author:

gary Hunt

Boil Size: 2.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 30

Boil Gravity: 1.053

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/15/2023 6:05 PM

Notes: A 2 cup vitality starter was made. (see Simple Brewing)
One cup pitched into fermenter,
One cup saved for next brew

Author:

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.054

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/18/2018 1:04 AM

Notes: The recipe uses reverse osmosis water. Adjust all brewing water to a pH of 5.5 using phosphoric acid. Add 0.5 tsp. calcium chloride and 0.5 tsp. calcium sulfate to the mash.
Mash in at 147 *F and rest for 60 min. Raise to 168* for 15 min, recirculating the wort. Fly spare with 170* water collecting 6.5 gallons of wort.
Boil the wort for 90 Min adding hops at the time indicated in recipe. First wort hops are added to boil kettle before sparging. Whirlpool hops are added after boil and 15 min have past. Stir the hops in and rest an additional 15 min.
Chill the wort to 65*F, pitch the yeast and ferment until complete.
Rack the beer if desired and dry hops for 3 days.

Author:

Brewdysseus

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.05

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 132.8 ° F

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/24/2021 12:46 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 6.3 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 22 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/11/2020 11:14 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 7.23 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.054

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 64 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/25/2020 5:14 PM

Notes:

Author:

Jemassey9

Boil Size: 160 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 15.1

Efficiency: 84

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Plato

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/27/2020 12:18 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.057

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/17/2020 6:25 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 10.2 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.046

Efficiency: 95

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/18/2019 11:45 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.048

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/4/2019 12:09 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/25/2019 2:47 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 13 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.053

Efficiency: 95

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 65 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/10/2019 12:46 AM

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