I will be brewing the below recipe within the next 1-2 weeks. I ordered it with an optional addition of 4oz of maltodextrin for body. I am debating on either adding lactose, or switching the maltodextrin for lactose. A few of the beers I buy from my local brewery, Kane, have lactose and I really like those beers. Especially a milk stout that they do around St. Patricks day, but I am not sure if its lactose or maltodextrin that they use as its not stated on the can, but I assume lactose since they call it a milk stout? They do specifically say lactose on the IPA cans... if it's not specified then is it maltodextrin since it will not affect people being there are people who are lactose intolerant and not maltodextrin intolerant?
https://www.austinhomebrew.com/AHS-...ALL-GRAIN-Homebrew-Ingredient-Kit_p_1501.html
With this being a chocolate stout, I am not sure how much sweetness the chocolate will bring to the table. I will also be adding a toasted coconut flavoring. I think a touch of sweetness would be appreciated, in addition to some body. Is it ok to do some of both? Or will lactose alone give some sweetness and body. I would like the same body as Guinness.
From what I've read, 1/2 to 3/4 lb of lactose per 5 gallons seems to be the sweet spot, no pun intended.
https://www.austinhomebrew.com/AHS-...ALL-GRAIN-Homebrew-Ingredient-Kit_p_1501.html
With this being a chocolate stout, I am not sure how much sweetness the chocolate will bring to the table. I will also be adding a toasted coconut flavoring. I think a touch of sweetness would be appreciated, in addition to some body. Is it ok to do some of both? Or will lactose alone give some sweetness and body. I would like the same body as Guinness.
From what I've read, 1/2 to 3/4 lb of lactose per 5 gallons seems to be the sweet spot, no pun intended.
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