Milk / Sweet Stout
Stouts & Porters
Sweet, creamy from lactose with chocolate character
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
Typical Flavors
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).
Related Articles
Brewing Your First Beer - Step by Step
The complete guide for your first brew day. From preparation to bottling - everything you need to know.
Mashing Explained: Temperatures and Enzymes
Understand the science behind mashing. Which enzymes work at which temperature and how to control the body of your beer.
Create a Beer Recipe with AI — 73 Styles, Free in 30 Seconds
Free AI beer recipe generator: validated grain bill, hop schedule & mash plan. 73 BJCP styles, BeerXML export — try instantly, no signup.
Brew a Milk / Sweet Stout?
Create your own Milk / Sweet Stout recipe with our AI generator — automatically tailored to your equipment.
Compare our free AI beer recipe generator with ChatGPT, Brewfather & BeerSmith →