Recipe Kit Double Choc Porter

Name: Recipe Kit Double Choc Porter
Brand: Australian Home Brewing
SKU: 35925
Price: 79.9 AUD
Availability: InStock

$79.90

The Double Choc Porter is a rich, indulgent dark ale built around a genuine double hit of chocolate.

Quantity:

Makes 20L , about 27 bottles

4.7-5.2% ABV , Double Choc Porter

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Australian Home Brewing Recipe Kit Double Choc Porter

$79.90

The details

Most chocolate beers rely on roast alone to suggest cocoa. This one uses dark roasted grain plus a chocolate cream essence for a real, layered chocolate character. An English yeast strain rounds it into a smooth, full mouthfeel, and if you want it sweeter you can add up to 500g of lactose to push it towards milk chocolate.

The Double Choc Porter is a rich, indulgent dark ale built around a genuine double hit of chocolate. Crystal malts, dark roasted grain and a chocolate cream essence layer cocoa, espresso, biscuit and caramel, while Fuggles hops keep a firm bitter backbone so it never turns cloying. It makes 21 litres of a porter that drinks like a dessert beer.

What it is like to brew

Most chocolate beers rely on roast alone to suggest cocoa. This one uses dark roasted grain plus a chocolate cream essence for a real, layered chocolate character. An English yeast strain rounds it into a smooth, full mouthfeel, and if you want it sweeter you can add up to 500g of lactose to push it towards milk chocolate.

Why this kit works

Dark roasted grain plus chocolate cream essence for a true double-chocolate hit
Fuggles hops for a firm bitterness that keeps it from being too sweet
English yeast for a smooth, rounded, dessert-like mouthfeel
Optional lactose (up to 500g) to turn it into a milk chocolate porter

When it makes sense

A great pick when you want a rich, sweetish dark beer for cooler months or as a treat. Easy enough for a confident first-timer, and a crowd favourite at any gathering.

Specifications

Style	Chocolate porter
ABV	4.8%
IBU	30
Colour (EBC)	35
Original gravity	1.048
Final gravity	1.014
Fermentation temp	18 to 22 C (ale yeast)
Batch volume	21 litres
Difficulty	Beginner to intermediate
Ready to drink	About 4 to 6 weeks

What's in the box

Malt extract base with crystal malts (the fermentable base, for biscuit and caramel)
Dark roasted grain (for espresso and dark colour)
Chocolate cream essence (for the second hit of cocoa)
Fuggles hops (for a firm balancing bitterness)
English ale yeast (ferments the sugars and rounds the body)
Step-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings

Flavour profile

Appearance: Dark brown to near black with a tan head
Aroma: Cocoa and chocolate up front, with coffee and caramel
Flavour: Big chocolate hit, espresso bitterness, biscuit warmth, lingering caramel
Mouthfeel: Smooth, rounded and full
Finish: Lingering caramel and cocoa, balanced by hop bitterness

Hamish's verdict

Brew it as-is for a balanced chocolate porter, or add up to 500g of lactose at the boil if you want it sweeter and creamier, closer to milk chocolate. Either way, give it a few weeks to settle, the chocolate character deepens noticeably with a little age.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.

What's In The Kit

Malt extract base with crystal malts: the fermentable base, for biscuit and caramel
Dark roasted grain: for espresso and dark colour
Chocolate cream essence: for the second hit of cocoa
Fuggles hops: for a firm balancing bitterness
English ale yeast: ferments the sugars and rounds the body
Step-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings

Brew Specs

Style: Chocolate porter
ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 30
Colour (EBC): 35
Original gravity: 1.048
Final gravity: 1.014
Fermentation temp: 18 to 22 C (ale yeast)
Batch volume: 21 litres
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Ready to drink: About 4 to 6 weeks

Flavour Profile

Appearance: Dark brown to near black with a tan head
Aroma: Cocoa and chocolate up front, with coffee and caramel
Flavour: Big chocolate hit, espresso bitterness, biscuit warmth, lingering caramel
Mouthfeel: Smooth, rounded and full
Finish: Lingering caramel and cocoa, balanced by hop bitterness

Who it's for

A great pick when you want a rich, sweetish dark beer for cooler months or as a treat. Easy enough for a confident first-timer, and a crowd favourite at any gathering.

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Quick answers

Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.

Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.

Can I make this porter sweeter?

Yes. Add up to 500g of lactose at the boil to push it towards a creamy milk chocolate character. Lactose does not ferment, so it stays as sweetness in the finished beer. Brewed without it, the porter is balanced rather than sweet.

Where does the chocolate flavour come from?

From two sources, which is how it earns the name. Dark roasted grain gives a natural cocoa and espresso character, and a chocolate cream essence adds a second, more direct chocolate hit on top.

Do I need temperature control to brew this stout?

No. This is an ale and ferments well at room temperature (around 18 to 22 degrees C, up to 23 for this kit), so you do not need a temperature-controlled fridge.

How long should I condition a stout before drinking?

Allow 1 to 2 weeks to ferment, then give it a few weeks of conditioning. Stouts genuinely improve with age, and 4 to 6 weeks total lets the roast mellow and the body smooth out.

How much beer does this kit make?

It makes 21 litres, which is roughly 28 longneck bottles (750ml) or about 55 stubbies (330ml).

What equipment do I need to brew this kit?

A fermenter with lid and airlock, a no-rinse sanitiser, a thermometer, a hydrometer, and bottles or a keg for packaging. Our starter equipment kits include everything you need.

Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.

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