Storm Sinker Porter Beer Kit

Dive into the depths of flavor with the Storm Sinker Porter Beer Kit, your ticket to brewing a rich, dark beer that’s perfect for those stormy nights when the wind howls and the rain pelts against your windows. This kit is designed to help you craft a porter that’s as complex and intriguing as a thunderstorm, with layers of taste that will keep you coming back for more.

The Storm Sinker Porter is a dark-colored beer that gets its robust chocolate and caramel flavors from a carefully selected blend of malts. You’ll start with 6 lbs. of Amber Dry Malt Extract, which lays the foundation for a hearty brew. To this, you’ll add 12 oz. of Caramel 60L Malt, 8 oz. of Chocolate Malt, and 8 oz. of Roasted Barley Malt, creating a symphony of rich, roasted flavors that dance on your palate like lightning in the night sky.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. The hops in this kit bring a floral and earthy balance to the malt’s sweetness. You’ll use 1 oz. of Northern Brewer Hops, 1 oz. of Fuggle Hops, and 1 oz. of Cascade Hops, each contributing its unique character to the brew. The Northern Brewer Hops add a subtle bitterness, while the Fuggle Hops bring a classic English earthiness, and the Cascade Hops offer a hint of citrusy brightness, like a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds.

To ensure your brew is as smooth as a calm sea after the storm, the kit includes a Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet, which helps to clarify your beer and enhance fermentation. And with a packet of Lallemand London ESB Ale Dry Yeast, you’ll achieve a fermentation that’s as reliable as the tides, producing a beer with a perfect balance of flavors.

The Storm Sinker Porter Beer Kit is more than just a brewing project; it’s an adventure in a bottle. As you hunker down and craft this beer, you’ll find that each sip is a journey through a stormy night, with the comforting warmth of chocolate and caramel flavors, balanced by the floral and earthy notes of the hops. Just be careful not to go down with this sip – it’s a brew that’s as deep and captivating as the ocean itself.

ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 38
SG: 1.054
FG: 1.013
SRM: 27

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.
2. Place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the grain bag and discard.
4. Bring the wort to a boil.
5. Once boiling, add the malt extract and stir until fully dissolved.
6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.
7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. At 15 minutes add Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
9. Cool the wort to 70°F.
10. Transfer the wort to a fermenter and top off with cold water to 5 gallons.
11. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.
12. Ferment at 68-70°F for 5-7 days.
13. At this time transfer to your secondary fermenter and add your dry hops.
14. Continue fermenting at 68-70°F for and additional 5-7 days.
15. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
16. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!