This all grain milk stout produces a dark, smooth beer with layered chocolate, roasted malt and gentle coffee-like character. Pale malt provides the base, while chocolate malt and black malt contribute cocoa, toast and restrained roast. Rolled oats and lactose add a creamy texture, noticeable sweetness and a fuller finish without making the beer excessively heavy. Hop aroma and flavour should remain low while providing structured bitterness to balance the malt. Fermentis S-04 adds a rounded English ale fermentation character. This approachable recipe will suit brewers who enjoy sweet stouts with moderate bitterness, good body and a smooth, dessert like finish.