Brad Quinn Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 RUBY PORTER some cracking fermentation happening 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 That's one healthy brew! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcm Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yes. I've made two batches of this and both times the 'droid puked. No complaints though, that's fermentation for you. Usual advice on this one: FORGET the advice about 2 weeks minimum secondary fermentation, try SIX weeks... It's a nice beer but to me it's barely a porter. It's very thin without much mouth feel. Still quite drinkable and I'll make it again but I'm wondering what I could add to make it a chewier porter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 This is now at 5 weeks for me . The flavor is really nice , i agree that its a thin Porter and I have nice carbonation but struggles to pour a head ( better then too heady I guess lol) . This will likely move into a daily driver for me , its a very easy drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Paul84 said: This is now at 5 weeks for me . The flavor is really nice , i agree that its a thin Porter and I have nice carbonation but struggles to pour a head ( better then too heady I guess lol) . This will likely move into a daily driver for me , its a very easy drink Easy drinking certainly has its pluses, being “thin” as also reported by others may needs to be looked at for improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: Easy drinking certainly has its pluses, being “thin” as also reported by others may needs to be looked at for improvement. I reckon 250g of maltodextrin will fix the “thinness”. Maltodextrin does not change the flavour, is basically non fermentable therefore not changing the alcohol %, adds body and mouthfeel to beers. Coopers use it in their enhances, often an addition to beer recipes, used in the food world as a thickening agent. Generally corn based (corn starch) and not expensive at brew shops. I’d give it a go in this on. (I often used it in many kit recipes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Yeah i had read that Maltodextrin is the key . Will look into it . Do you add at Propogation stage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Paul84 said: Yeah i had read that Maltodextrin is the key . Will look into it . Do you add at Propogation stage ? Yes, you put it in with the other ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Awesome cheers , will try that next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 So either the Porter has turned a point in the keg or the chilled glass is a win for pouring. The head disappears quickly but presented well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, Paul84 said: So either the Porter has turned a point in the keg or the chilled glass is a win for pouring. The head disappears quickly but presented well That almost looks like a Guinness, nice drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Not quite that dark , but yeah presented well . Looking forward to the Imperial Stout . Which I think might be going in the droid this weekend lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Goodbye Ruby Porter. You will be missed ... but not for long . That got to 7 weeks and was so drinkable by the end . Will do this again for sure. Thats both kegs officially empty now though 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Still looks a treat. It’s a bugger when you enjoy a good drop and then it’s all gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 44 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: Still looks a treat. It’s a bugger when you enjoy a good drop and then it’s all gone. Does give me more motivation to do it again . I will say will do the English Bitter or Irish Red first ( or both) . Just so I can help pick a daily driver, and motivation to buy a second droid lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, Paul84 said: Does give me more motivation to do it again . I will say will do the English Bitter or Irish Red first ( or both) . Just so I can help pick a daily driver, and motivation to buy a second droid lol That’s the spirit and you can get it on zip pay if you wish for a bugger all monthly fee. Do the English Bitter, Liam’s corrective recipe. I say this because it’s good easy during, not high in alcohol so you can drink a few without having to ask where you are🤡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Liams corrective recipe , should I search this page 😄 . I just think a 17 dollar beer is something I should invest in lol. Yeah just waiting on this RIS to come out put the IPA in and I am doing an order 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Paul84 said: Liams corrective recipe , should I search this page 😄 . I just think a 17 dollar beer is something I should invest in lol. Yeah just waiting on this RIS to come out put the IPA in and I am doing an order 🙂 I think it would be good to read the article in :- English Bitter - Coopers tin to Brewprint In search just type in English Bitter. (found under main topic - Brewing Using Brewprints ) Edited December 9, 2019 by Barrelboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Put the Ruby Porter in the droid today. Did yours overflow @Paul84? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Yeah this one made quite the mess 😀 . Ill see if i can find a photo of it . Was my first experience with the overflows lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 I believe this is the Ruby Porter on day 2 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 Kegged today after 8day fermentation, very lucky? no overflow but it tried. 🤭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 7 weeks kegged, very nice drop. Full creamy head, a sweetness akin to crystal malt (caramel/toffee) with a pleasant bitter finish. A bit thin but I don’t mind that, it’s tasty and can enjoy a few of theses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Missed this brew, rated it high (like 99% of these recipes/results) so in the droid today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 21, 2020 Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 Im over due to do this as well . Will be a January order going in and will have this for sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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