Given that I’ve been brewing a bunch of American ales and didn’t have a bunch of luck with the American stout I’m going to try an American porter. Much simpler recipe formulation this time with caution to ensure it’s slightly roasty yet not abrasive.

Update 3/25/2016

Brew day went really well. Original gravity was about right on. On these last couple of American beers I’ve done 30 minute mash and 30 minute boil Combine that with this JaDeD Hydra chiller which takes 5 gallons down to pitching in less than 10 minutes and I’m done brewing from opening the door to closing in about 2 hours 15 minutes. Brew day is no longer a 4 hour event! The wife certainly appreciates that as weekend hours are at a premium. The beer smells and tastes very nice. Pitched it on top of the yeast cake from the Amber which I transferred in to kegs today also.

Update 4/23/2016

I quite enjoy this beer. It has a little bit of a bite on the end but all in all it’s very nice and has been a go-to beer for me over the past two weeks.