Valley Milk Stout – All-Grain Beer Recipe Kit (23L)

Dark. Creamy. Comforting.
A full-bodied sweet stout with a silky finish.

Brew a luscious and satisfying pint with the Valley Milk Stout All-Grain Recipe Kit  a smooth, rich stout designed to delight lovers of malt-forward beers. Crafted with roasted grains, chocolate malt, and a generous helping of lactose, this recipe creates a creamy mouthfeel, soft sweetness, and well-rounded character in every glass.

Pouring dark brown to near-black with a lasting tan head, Valley Milk Stout offers decadent layers of chocolate, coffee, and caramel, supported by subtle hop bitterness for balance. It’s the perfect companion for chilly nights, dessert pairings, or simply when you want a comforting and smooth beer experience.

Kit Profile

• Style: Sweet Stout / Milk Stout

• Batch Size: 23 Litres

• Original Gravity (OG): 1.058

• Final Gravity (FG): 1.018

• ABV: Approx. 5.3%

• IBU: 32 (Tinseth)

• Colour: 78 EBC (deep, dark pour)

• Boil Time: 60 minutes

Estimates based on 72% brewhouse efficiency.

What’s Included

• A blend of base and specialty malts including pale, chocolate, roasted, and caramel (crystal) styles

• Milk sugar (lactose) for sweetness and mouthfeel

• Hop additions for both bitterness and subtle aroma

• Yeast recommendation: English ale strain (e.g. SafAle S-04)

• Water chemistry tips for ideal mineral balance (optional)

Mash & Fermentation Schedule

• Mash:

  • 67°C for 60 minutes

  • Mash out at 77°C for 10 minutes

• Fermentation:

  • 20°C for 14 days using standard ale yeast

Why Brew This Milk Stout?

Valley Milk Stout delivers depth, drinkability, and indulgence. The lactose remains unfermented, lending the beer a smooth, creamy sweetness without cloying heaviness. The grain bill builds a roasty, full-bodied foundation, while balanced hops keep it clean and refreshing sip after sip.

Whether served on nitro for cascading creaminess or simply bottled and carbonated, this beer is a year-round favorite for fans of classic dark ales with a twist.

Ideal For:

• Cold-weather sipping

• Pairing with chocolate desserts

• Anyone who enjoys smooth, roasty stouts with sweet character

Brew your own Valley Milk Stout and experience comfort in a glass — made by you.