Let's Brew - 1896 Eldridge Pope Double Stout

The other Stout from Eldridge Pope was more of a Stout-like strength. Though I’m not sure it’s strong enough to really count as a Double Stout. By the standards of the day.

The grist is identical to that of Tonic Stout, except that there’s a bit more of the sugar. So not a huge amount to discuss there. Except that in his case there’s no description at all, other than “Saccharum”.

Surprisingly, the hopping rate per quarter (336lbs) of malt is a little lower than for Tonic Stout, a 9.5 lbs rather than 10.5 lbs. Though the higher gravity here leaves the calculated bitterness level higher.

The hops were a three-way split between one type of Oregon hops and two of English. Again, with no indication of vintage or variety.

1896 Eldridge Pope Double Stout
pale malt	8.75 lb	67.31%
brown malt	1.00 lb	7.69%
black malt	1.00 lb	7.69%
No. 3 invert	2.00 lb	15.38%
caramel 1000 SRM	0.25 lb	1.92%
Cluster 150 mins	1.75 oz
Fuggles 60 mins	1.75 oz
Fuggles 30 mins	1.75 oz
OG	1062
FG	1027
ABV	4.63
Apparent attenuation	56.45%
IBU	72
SRM	44
Mash at	151º F
Sparge at	170º F
Boil time	150 minutes
pitching temp	59º F
Yeast	WLP002 English Ale