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Brew Porter at Home: Your Porter Recipe
Stouts & Porters
Easy
Chocolatey, malty, smooth — the Porter is a dark beer with a soft character. Create your Porter recipe with the perfect blend of roasted malts.
4–5.4%
ABV
18–35
IBU
40–70
EBC
2–2.5
CO₂ vol
Typical Ingredients for English Porter
Malts
- ● Pale Ale or Pilsner malt
Hops
- ● Style-appropriate hops
Yeast
● Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)
What is a English Porter?
Medium-bodied, chocolate and toffee character
FAQ: English Porter
What is a English Porter?
Medium-bodied, chocolate and toffee character
How much alcohol does a English Porter have?
A English Porter typically has 4–5.4% ABV. Original gravity ranges from N/A–N/A, final gravity from N/A–N/A.
How bitter is a English Porter?
A English Porter has 18–35 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a English Porter?
Typical malts: Pale Ale or Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Style-appropriate hops. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).
Do you need special equipment for a English Porter?
A English Porter can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).