{"product_id":"goose-island-sweet-porter-one-gallon-kit","title":"Goose Island Sweet Porter 1 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur brewmasters partnered with Goose Island Research and Development brewer Tim Faith to craft a homebrewing recipe that perfectly captures the complex flavors and character of the Goose Island original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result of that collaboration is an unbelievably memorable brew that evokes the creamy essence of the eggnog cocktail that inspired it, along with notes of milk chocolate, nutmeg and a big, toasty malt backbone. It also conveys the complex flavors of barrel aging that have become a Goose Island trademark without the barrel aging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unforgettable Porter actually has its roots in a \u003ca title=\"Goose Island Brewery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gooseisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGoose Island\u003c\/a\u003e brewing throwdown. Every year, Goose Island employees from throughout the company get the chance to dream up and brew up experimental beers alongside Goose brewers. Out of several entries, only four winning recipes are selected to be brewed and offered in limited release as part of the brewery Fulton \u0026amp; Wood series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of their research, the Fulton \u0026amp; Wood team went to Miller pub during Christmas time to try their famed Tom \u0026amp; Gerry Cocktail. When they sat in their booth sipping on the infamous and high-octane Tom \u0026amp; Gerry, the team knew the flavors of eggnog, rum and bourbon needed to find a home in a holiday beer. A Real Nice Surprise started its life as a rich porter brewed with chocolate malts that was then aged in a combination of rum, bourbon, and brandy barrels for two months resulting in a smooth, creamy beer that was an instant favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brewing team continued to perfect the profile, adding warm and spicy notes, along with a toasted, creamy character. The result is a Porter that has become a favorite among Goose Island employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrew plenty, because this is one beer that tends to acquire a following, and you'll want to savor it as long as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Good Stuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2785\/6868\/files\/Goose-Island-MilkPorter-Radar-sm_1_large.png?v=1528721309\" width=\"325px\" align=\"right\" float=\"right\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation Range: 65F - 69F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOG: 1.079\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSRM: 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIBUs: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 6.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" id=\":gg.co\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMilk Chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApproachable Roast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmooth Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComplex Creaminess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMalted Milk Balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark chocolate porter with creamy tan-colored head. There is an aroma of milk chocolate and approachable roast. The flavor is amplified by a noticeable mouth coating smoothness and a lingering wood-like aftertaste. Chocolate, roasted malt, oats and a lactose backbone further encourage a uniquely inspired porter that sips oh-so-smoothly. Think Malted Milk Balls with a crisp, delicious finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew Day at Goose Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1104px\" height=\"621px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2FWSlVCwlEE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAmazing, right? With the Brew. Share. Enjoy.® Brewery Edition Kits, your brew day won't be anywhere near this complex. But, after exhaustive testing and tasting, we can tell you the results are spot on. Our kit is the next best thing to an all-access brew day at Goose Island itself, because we've worked hand-in-hand with Brewmaster Tim Faith to get it just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sweet Porter recipe and brewing process has been perfectly scaled for homebrewing, so you'll be able to tap into nearly 30 years of Goose Island brewing innovation behind each kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northern Brewer","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35321495683224,"sku":"1G31","price":8.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0440\/5811\/6248\/products\/1g31-goose-island-sweet-porter-1-gallon-recipe-kit_3b081d11-9508-4045-ba3a-cef763b14c02.jpg?v=1595089164","url":"https:\/\/supergoop532e-com.myshopify.com\/products\/goose-island-sweet-porter-one-gallon-kit","provider":"supergoop532e.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}