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better to err on the low side and add more if needed at bottling time or when kegging. Especially with a 3bbl batch where you have a lot on the line.

Here is a reference of what to expect for final gravity with lactose:
http://woodlandbrew.blogspot.com/2012/12/final-gravity-in-recipe-formulation.html

And how sweet it might taste:
http://woodlandbrew.blogspot.com/2012/12/final-gravity-as-indication-of-sweetness.html

About replacing cara with lactose: (Personaly, I wouldn't do it)
http://woodlandbrew.blogspot.com/2012/12/fermentability-of-crystal-malt.html

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bwarbiany

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I've done several iterations of milk stout and (depending on batch size) have been between 1 lb and 1.5 lb per 5 gallons. My milk stout recipe uses a LOT of roast, though, so I need that much sweetness to balance.

For a vanilla espresso stout, I'd probably do a lighter touch. 3/4 lb per 5 gallons sounds nice.

Nightshade

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