{"product_id":"recipe-kit-cherry-choc-bourbon-milk-stout","title":"Recipe Kit Cherry Choc Bourbon Milk Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is not your average stout. The Cherry Choc Bourbon Milk Stout is a silky, full-bodied milk stout, an award-winning recipe inspired by a Beervana champion from the master brewers at Black Rock and reimagined as a home brew kit. A rich dark malt base with roasted grains and lactose carries a double hit of essence, Cherry Bourbon and Creme de Cacao, for layers of chocolate and warm oaky bourbon. It makes 20 litres at 5.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient list is exceptional for a kit beer: two liquid malt extracts, chocolate malt, dark roasted malt, lactose and two flavour essences working together to produce something genuinely complex rather than simply dark. The M15 Empire Ale yeast holds it all together, and the lactose adds a smooth, subtle sweetness that suits the chocolate and cherry beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAward-winning recipe inspired by a Beervana champion from Black Rock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCherry Bourbon and Creme de Cacao essences for chocolate and warm oaky bourbon layers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLactose for a smooth, creamy milk stout sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo liquid malt extracts plus chocolate and dark roasted malt for real depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit to reach for when you want a special-occasion, dessert-style beer that makes an impression. Best suited to brewers who enjoy a richer, sweeter, more complex stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMilk stout (dessert \/ specialty)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5.2%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.058\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.016\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 22 C (ale yeast)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e20 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 5 to 6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo liquid malt extracts (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChocolate malt and dark roasted malt (for cocoa, roast and dark colour)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLactose (for milk stout creaminess and subtle sweetness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCherry Bourbon essence and Creme de Cacao essence (the signature flavour layers)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eM15 Empire Ale yeast (ferments the sugars and balances the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full dark, near black with a creamy head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate and cherry with warm oaky bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered chocolate and cherry over a rich roasted malt base, bourbon warmth behind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, full and creamy from the lactose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, subtly sweet and warming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a beer to brew when you want to impress, so treat it like one. Give it five to six weeks to let the essences integrate with the malt, and serve it in smaller pours, it is rich. A genuinely special drop for the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994987634765,"sku":"35977","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35977.jpg?v=1754073021","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-cherry-choc-bourbon-milk-stout","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}