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Recipe Kit Feral Smokey Porter
The Feral Smokey Porter is a bold, dark porter with a caramel red colour in the background and a smoke character that comes from smoked Rauch malt in a blend of crushed grains. The smoke is present but not overpowering, sitting alongside coffee, caramel and chocolate tones.
Makes 21L
5% ABV , Feral Smokey Porter
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Recipe Kit Feral Smokey Porter
Sale price$79.50
The details
This one is a step up from a standard extract kit. A partial mash with smoked Rauch malt, Maris Otter and caramel chocolate malt builds real depth, German noble hops keep the bitterness gentle, and a quality English ale yeast ties it together. Senior brewers and publicans have rated it among the best, and it is a beer you brew when you want to push yourself a bit.
The Feral Smokey Porter is a bold, dark porter with a caramel red colour in the background and a smoke character that comes from smoked Rauch malt in a blend of crushed grains. The smoke is present but not overpowering, sitting alongside coffee, caramel and chocolate tones. This is a partial mash recipe, so it asks a little more of the brewer and rewards it.
What it is like to brew
This one is a step up from a standard extract kit. A partial mash with smoked Rauch malt, Maris Otter and caramel chocolate malt builds real depth, German noble hops keep the bitterness gentle, and a quality English ale yeast ties it together. Senior brewers and publicans have rated it among the best, and it is a beer you brew when you want to push yourself a bit.
Why this kit works
- Smoked Rauch malt for a balanced, not overpowering, smoke character
- Maris Otter and caramel chocolate malt for coffee, caramel and chocolate depth
- German noble hops and a quality English ale yeast for a clean, gentle balance
- A partial mash recipe that delivers a genuinely premium porter
When it makes sense
For brewers ready to move beyond simple extract kits and try a partial mash. A great pick when you want something more interesting and complex than a standard dark ale.
Specifications
| Style | Smoked porter |
|---|---|
| ABV | 4.9% |
| IBU | 28 |
| Colour (EBC) | 45 |
| Original gravity | 1.048 |
| Final gravity | 1.014 |
| Fermentation temp | 18 to 22 C (ale yeast) |
| Batch volume | 20 litres |
| Difficulty | Intermediate (partial mash required) |
| Ready to drink | About 4 to 6 weeks |
What's in the box
- Crushed grain blend including smoked Rauch malt, Maris Otter and caramel chocolate malt (partial mash)
- Malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)
- German noble hops (for a gentle, balanced bitterness)
- Quality English ale yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the finish)
- Step-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings
Flavour profile
- Appearance: Dark with a caramel red colour in the background
- Aroma: Gentle smoke over coffee, caramel and chocolate
- Flavour: Balanced smoke with malt depth, coffee and chocolate tones, gentle bitterness
- Mouthfeel: Full and smooth
- Finish: Smoky and malty, gently bitter
Hamish's verdict
Be ready for a partial mash, this is not a tip-and-stir extract kit, and that is the point. The smoked malt is what makes it special, so follow the mash steps properly. Get it right and you have a porter that has impressed professional brewers.
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.
What's In The Kit
- Crushed grain blend including smoked Rauch malt, Maris Otter and caramel chocolate malt: partial mash
- Malt extract base: the fermentable base that becomes the beer
- German noble hops: for a gentle, balanced bitterness
- Quality English ale yeast: ferments the sugars and sets the finish
- Step-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings
Brew Specs
- Style: Smoked porter
- ABV: 4.9%
- IBU: 28
- Colour (EBC): 45
- Original gravity: 1.048
- Final gravity: 1.014
- Fermentation temp: 18 to 22 C (ale yeast)
- Batch volume: 20 litres
- Difficulty: Intermediate (partial mash required)
- Ready to drink: About 4 to 6 weeks
Flavour Profile
Appearance: Dark with a caramel red colour in the background
Aroma: Gentle smoke over coffee, caramel and chocolate
Flavour: Balanced smoke with malt depth, coffee and chocolate tones, gentle bitterness
Mouthfeel: Full and smooth
Finish: Smoky and malty, gently bitter
Aroma: Gentle smoke over coffee, caramel and chocolate
Flavour: Balanced smoke with malt depth, coffee and chocolate tones, gentle bitterness
Mouthfeel: Full and smooth
Finish: Smoky and malty, gently bitter
Who it's for
For brewers ready to move beyond simple extract kits and try a partial mash. A great pick when you want something more interesting and complex than a standard dark ale.
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Quick answers
Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Is this a simple extract kit?
No. This is a partial mash recipe, which means you mash a blend of crushed grains as part of brew day rather than just adding extract. It asks a bit more of the brewer and is best suited to someone ready to step beyond basic extract kits.
How smoky is this porter?
The smoke is present but not overpowering. It comes from smoked Rauch malt and sits alongside coffee, caramel and chocolate tones rather than dominating them, so it stays balanced and drinkable.
Do I need special equipment for the partial mash?
No specialist equipment is required beyond a standard fermenter setup, but you will need to follow the mash steps in the instructions. A thermometer is important for hitting the mash temperature.
Do I need temperature control to brew this stout?
No. This is an ale and ferments well at room temperature (around 18 to 22 degrees C, up to 23 for this kit), so you do not need a temperature-controlled fridge.
How long should I condition a stout before drinking?
Allow 1 to 2 weeks to ferment, then give it a few weeks of conditioning. Stouts genuinely improve with age, and 4 to 6 weeks total lets the roast mellow and the body smooth out.
What equipment do I need to brew this kit?
A fermenter with lid and airlock, a no-rinse sanitiser, a thermometer, a hydrometer, and bottles or a keg for packaging. Our starter equipment kits include everything you need.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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