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Pastry Stout

Stouts & Porters

Difficulty: Easy

Dessert-like with vanilla, chocolate, lactose and adjuncts

7-14%
ABV
25-50
IBU
60-120
EBC
1.8-2.2
CO₂ vol

How to Brew a Pastry Stout

Typical Malts

  • Pale Ale or Pilsner malt

Typical Hops

  • Style-appropriate hops

Yeast

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

Special Ingredients

  • Cocoa / Chocolate

Style Requirements

Lactose
Chocolate

Typical Flavors

vanilla
chocolate
sweet
dessert
decadent

FAQ about Pastry Stout

What is a Pastry Stout?

Dessert-like with vanilla, chocolate, lactose and adjuncts

How much alcohol does a Pastry Stout have?

A Pastry Stout typically has 7–14% ABV. Original gravity ranges from N/A–N/A, final gravity from N/A–N/A.

How bitter is a Pastry Stout?

A Pastry Stout has 25–50 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.

What ingredients do you need for a Pastry 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 Pastry Stout?

A Pastry 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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