Porter

Classic Beer Style Series #5

by Terry Foster

A brewing veteran and renowned expert on British beers, Terry Foster has written the only in-depth book on brewing this classic style with modern ingredients and equipment. Porter reviews the history of George Washington’s favorite beer and teaches you how to create this rich, full-bodied ale for your own enjoyment. The Classic Beer Style Series from Brewers Publications examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing techniques and commercial examples.

Genres: Beer, Brewing, Food

142 pages, Paperback

First published January 25, 1992

Reviews

[Erik Lars · Rating 2 out of 5]

When the beer book revolution comes, this book should be the first against the wall. There are good pieces of information in here... somewhere; digging them out was a nightmare.

This book needs some serious updating, and the first person perspective needs to *go*.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly solid addition to my brewing library, good history on porter and a fairly comprehensive essay on water treatment etc. I did wonder why he did not include anything on brown malt, since this was a fairly standard ingredient at the time but some good information here mainly tailored to American brewers.

[Christopher Murtagh · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with the rest of this series, dated, but about old fashioned beer styles so that is ok. Probably, as much as you really need to know. This and look up white house honey porter on the internet. And maybe look at some more modern craft beer versions. Also, brown malt exists again now and when this was written it appears it didn't.

Overall, worth getting and recipes will be good I am sure.

[Tony Sannicandro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book all about my favorite beers! Loads of history and info a must for anyone interested in brewing a porter!