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Coffee Stout

Stouts & Porters

Difficulty: Easy

Rich coffee character layered with roasted malt

4.5-6.5%
ABV
25-45
IBU
60-100
EBC
2-2.4
CO₂ vol

How to Brew a Coffee Stout

Typical Malts

  • Pale Ale or Pilsner malt

Typical Hops

  • Style-appropriate hops

Yeast

Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)

Special Ingredients

  • Coffee

Style Requirements

Coffee

Typical Flavors

coffee
espresso
roast
bitter
chocolate

FAQ about Coffee Stout

What is a Coffee Stout?

Rich coffee character layered with roasted malt

How much alcohol does a Coffee Stout have?

A Coffee Stout typically has 4.5–6.5% ABV. Original gravity ranges from N/A–N/A, final gravity from N/A–N/A.

How bitter is a Coffee Stout?

A Coffee Stout has 25–45 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.

What ingredients do you need for a Coffee Stout?

Typical malts: Pale Ale or Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Style-appropriate hops. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).

Do you need special equipment for a Coffee Stout?

A Coffee Stout can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).

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