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Milk / Sweet Stout

Stouts & Porters

Difficulty: Easy

Sweet, creamy from lactose with chocolate character

4-6%
ABV
20-40
IBU
50-80
EBC
2-2.4
CO₂ vol

How to Brew a Milk / Sweet Stout

Typical Malts

  • Pale Ale or Pilsner malt

Typical Hops

  • Style-appropriate hops

Yeast

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

Style Requirements

Lactose

Typical Flavors

sweet
creamy
chocolate
lactose
smooth

FAQ about Milk / Sweet Stout

What is a Milk / Sweet Stout?

Sweet, creamy from lactose with chocolate character

How much alcohol does a Milk / Sweet Stout have?

A Milk / Sweet Stout typically has 4–6% ABV. Original gravity ranges from N/A–N/A, final gravity from N/A–N/A.

How bitter is a Milk / Sweet Stout?

A Milk / Sweet Stout has 20–40 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.

What ingredients do you need for a Milk / Sweet 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 Milk / Sweet Stout?

A Milk / Sweet 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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