As my second batch is fermenting in the swamp cooler, my thoughts turn toward the future, which I think holds a sweet stout. I want something my wife will like, which means malty, not hoppy, sweet, and maybe chocolatey. I'd like this stout to be something you'd drink on a winter night in place of hot cocoa without actually including cocoa. After poring through nearly a dozen sweet stout recipes, here is what I've come up with for my own 5 gal recipe:
4lbs Dark LME
1.2lb Pale LME
1.2lb Wheat LME
.25lbs Black Patent Malt
1lb Chocolate Malt
.75lb Crystal Malt 60L
.75lb Roasted Unmalted Barley
.4lb Oats, Flaked
1oz Goldings, US at 60min
.5oz Fuggles at 5 min
1 Whirlfloc at 15 min
1lb Lactose at 5 min
Safale US-04
I'm considering adding some vanilla extract a week before bottling, but haven't decided.
3-4 weeks primary, then bottle.
4 oz Brown sugar to prime.
So, what do y'all think? I have very little ego, so feel free to suggest away regarding any part. Also, could someone Beersmith this for me so I can get an estimate of target OG? Looking forward to the feedback!
4lbs Dark LME
1.2lb Pale LME
1.2lb Wheat LME
.25lbs Black Patent Malt
1lb Chocolate Malt
.75lb Crystal Malt 60L
.75lb Roasted Unmalted Barley
.4lb Oats, Flaked
1oz Goldings, US at 60min
.5oz Fuggles at 5 min
1 Whirlfloc at 15 min
1lb Lactose at 5 min
Safale US-04
I'm considering adding some vanilla extract a week before bottling, but haven't decided.
3-4 weeks primary, then bottle.
4 oz Brown sugar to prime.
So, what do y'all think? I have very little ego, so feel free to suggest away regarding any part. Also, could someone Beersmith this for me so I can get an estimate of target OG? Looking forward to the feedback!