Brewing Pickle Barrel Porter

Guys and Gals, This is a last minute invite to a brew-a-rama tonight at my place. The brew starts late and ends really late. I decided to take advantage of the cool weather and brew an ale. The name "Pickle Barrel Porter" was coined as I opened up the plastic bucket of base malt and noticed a faint but discernable aroma of dill. The pail was previously used for commercial pickles. You'll have to wait and see if the aroma transfers into the beverage. The beer is big. It should weigh in around 1.080 - 1.090 and the IBU's are up there too. Base malt is commercial with home roasted brown, store bought black and store bought crystal 80. Hops include Fuggles (a bunch of fuggles) for the prime charge followed by East Kent Golding for flavor, flavor, and aroma. So far, there will be about 4 hop additions. Fell free to add more hops as the spirit moves you. So I am finally getting back on track - brewing totally out of any style guidelines although following a presumptuous porter recipe from Brew. This dark porter that may go exceptionally well with bar pickles. Call or stop by if you are interested. Knock out should occur between 10-11. Come around back or call me on the phone. 952 941 9378. Rick Oftel MNBA Member at Last