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Mocha Porter (smooth subtle flavors, complex, rich and malty)

 GRAINS/MALT  HOPS  YEAST/EXTRAS
8lbs. Pale Malt Extract
3/4 lb. Black Patent grain
1/4 lb. Chocolate grain
1/2 lb. Crystal 40L
1/2 lb. Crystal 90L
Add in last 2 -3 minutes of boil:
1/4 - 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
8 - 10 cup pot of Coffee (your favorite variety)
 1 oz. Kent Golding hops (boil)
1 oz. Kent Golding hops (finish) 		Irish Ale -or- Burton Ale Yeast
 INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Steep grains in mesh bag placed into 2 gallons of water while heating to boiling.
2. Remove grains and add malt extract. Stir to completely dissolve.
3. Add 1 oz. Kent Golding hops and begin a 30 minute boil. Simmer, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
4. In the last 2 - 3 minutes of the 30 minute boil, add 1 oz. Kent Golding hops, and then add the Cocoa powder and freshly made Coffee as indicated above.
5. Cool to 70 - 75 degrees F before adding the yeast chosen.
6. Taste before bottling and if desired, add Lactose to slightly sweeten and bring out the flavor of coffee and chocolate, as well as round out the dark roast flavors. Lactose is a very mild sweetener and in small quantities gives minimal sweetening.
7. Bottle as usual when complete using 3/4 cup Priming Sugar.
 NOTES:
Optional: 4 oz. Lactose added at bottling to sweeten slightly.

This recipe may be made without the Special Ingredients and will make a delicious everyday Porter. At this time of year beers with a bit of a twist become more popular as brewers begin planning for the holiday celebrations and family gatherings.

If anyone would like alternative "Holiday" type recipes, using fruits, spices, pumpkin, herbs, honey, or anything else imaginable... just ask, we either have a recipe for it or can easily help you design what you are looking for.

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