Whitbread 's London Porter (1850)
One of Durden Park's all time favourites
O.G. 60
For 1 gallon (4.5lt):
2.25 lbs (1020g) Pale Malt<br />
7 oz (200g) Brown Malt<br />
2.5 oz (70g) Black Malt<br />
1.0 oz (28g) Fuggles or
Goldings Hops<br />
Mash grain for 3 hours at 150º F (66±1º C). Raise temperature to 170º F (77º C) for 30 minutes.
Sparge with hot water at 180 - 185º F (82 - 85º C) to O.G. or required volume.
Boil with hops for 90 minutes.
Cool and ferment with a good quality ale yeast.
Mature 4 months.