Grain bill
| Gladfield Ale Malt | 4 kg | 61.5% |
| Gladfield Munich Malt | 1.4 kg | 21.5% |
| Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 0.4 kg | 6.2% |
| Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 0.3 kg | 4.6% |
| Gladfield Shepherds Delight Malt | 0.25 kg | 3.8% |
| Gladfield Eclipse Wheat Malt | 0.15 kg | 2.3% |
Adjuncts
| Yeast nutrient | half tsp @ 10 min |
| Whirlfloc | half tablet @ 10 min |
Hop schedule
| Harlequin | 20g | · | 30g |
| Taiheke | · | 20g | 30g |
Yeast
| LalBrew Nottingham | 1 packet |
Water additions
| Calcium Chloride | 4 g in mash |
| Calcium Sulphate | 2 g in mash |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 4 g in mash |
| Calcium Carbonate | 6 g in mash |
| Magnesium Sulphate | 1 g in mash |
| Lactic acid (88%) | 3–4 ml in sparge |
Tasting notes
Smooth, creamy porter with malty chocolatey character. Switched from Pacific Jade to Harlequin for bittering.
About This Beer
Second outing of Owen’s English Porter, brewed 19 April 2026, a year on from the original.
Gladfield grain bill: Ale Malt as the base, Munich for depth, Light Crystal for sweetness, Light Chocolate for roast and colour, Shepherds Delight for complexity, and Eclipse Wheat for a smooth mouthfeel. One change from the previous version, Harlequin replacing Pacific Jade as the bittering hop.
Nottingham, fermented at 19°C.
A smooth, creamy dark beer with malty chocolatey flavours, well suited to the Auckland winter.