Rocket Rod's Positively Porter Recipe Kit

In honor of Rocket Rod Romanak, who passed away February 4, 2011. Rocket Rod was a homebrewer in Kailua Kona, HI who was the Homebrewer of the Year in 2004 with this Robust Porter recipe. Rocket Rod owned and operated Rocket Suds Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, and was an Air Force veteran. Rocket Rod attended over 25 AHA National Homebrewers Conferences in his lifetime, almost as many as Charlie Papazian. He will be missed at this year's conference in San Diego, CA. Dry yeast is optional, but the original recipe calls for Wyeast or White Labs. Rocket Rod's Positively Porter Chocolate and Roasted supply your standard Porter characteristics. Rounded out by Special B and the malty/raisin sweetness it provides.

Yield : 5 Gallons

Original Gravity: 1.0

81Final Gravity: 1.020

Color / SRM : 111.93

Alcohol by Volume: 7.83%

IBU (anticipated, alpha acids can fluctuate): 79.49

Specialty Grains: Special B, Roasted Barley, Chocolate, Black

Hops: 10 HBU Pack, Chinook

Recipe Includes : Liquid Malt, Specialty Grains in a grain bag & Hops