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About Milk Stout

Milk Stouts are brewed with lactose, a milk sugar that doesn’t ferment, adding a smooth sweetness and creamy body to the beer.

This balances the roasted bitterness of the dark malts, creating a rich, approachable profile. Expect notes of coffee, cocoa and subtle caramel wrapped in a mellow, velvety sweetness.  

The result is a dessert-like stout that’s indulgent yet balanced, never cloying. Smooth and comforting, milk stouts are perfect for those who enjoy roasted flavours softened by a touch of sweetness. Overall, it’s a cosy, satisfying style that brings warmth and richness.

Malt recipe ideas

Recipe 1

Simple Milk Stout

Best Pale Ale Malt – 85%
Pale Chocolate Malt – 10%
Roasted Barley – 5%

Best Pale Ale provides a robust foundation, Pale Chocolate Malt delivers roasted coffee and chocolate flavours and a small amount of Roasted Barley gives a slightly dry finish.

Recipe 2

Rich & Dessert-like

Finest Pale Ale Maris Otter – 70%
Simpsons DRC – 10%
Chocolate Malt – 5%
Roasted Barley – 5%
Flaked Barley – 5%
Golden Naked Oats – 5%

Finest Pale Ale Maris Otter supports fermentation, Simpsons DRC deepens caramel richness, Chocolate Malt provides coffee flavours and Roasted Barley the dry bitterness, while Golden Naked Oats boost sweetness and body and Flaked Barley the foam and texture.

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