{"product_id":"recipe-kit-dry-irish-stout","title":"Dry Irish Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFew beer styles have captured the world’s imagination quite like the dry Irish stout — and for good reason. This is a beer with real character: jet black in the glass, built on a generous helping of roasted barley that delivers that unmistakable coffee-like flavour and aroma the style is famous for. East Kent Goldings hops sharpen the finish with clean, dry bitterness, while the medium body keeps it remarkably easy to drink. Despite the deep, dark appearance, it’s an approachable style that’s straightforward to brew. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach kit contains light liquid malt extract, crushed roasted barley, East Kent Goldings hops, Mangrove Jack’s M15 Empire Ale Yeast, and carbonation drops — everything you need to brew a full batch at home. Specific quantities, measurements, and step-by-step brew day instructions are all included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry Irish Stout\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5% approx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatch size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 litres\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIBUs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e35–40 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEBC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e80–90 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.040–1.046\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.010–1.012\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalt extract \u0026amp; Grain steep.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppearance: Jet black with a thick, creamy tan head.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAroma: Rich roasted barley character with pronounced coffee and dark chocolate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMouthfeel: Medium-bodied, smooth and easy drinking with a clean, dry bitter finish and a lingering roasty warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHome brewers wanting to brew a classic dark beer kit with real depth of roasty, coffee-like flavour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStout lovers looking for a beginner-friendly Irish stout kit they can brew at home with no experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGifting to anyone who loves a pint of the black stuff and has always wanted to try making their own\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this kit suitable for beginners?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes — the Dry Irish Stout is a great beginner beer kit The malt extract format keeps the process simple, everything is pre-measured, and full brew day instructions are included in the box. Don’t let the dark colour put you off; this style is genuinely forgiving and very rewarding to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is a stout so dark if it’s not super strong?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe colour comes entirely from the roasted barley, not alcohol. Roasted barley is kilned at very high temperatures until almost black, which gives the beer its jet-black colour, coffee-like aroma, and dry, roasty character. At around 4.0–4.5% ABV, this is a proper session-strength beer — it just looks a lot more intense than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the roasted barley steep step for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteeping the crushed roasted barley in hot water before the boil extracts its colour, flavour, and aroma without adding fermentable sugars — which is exactly what gives a dry stout its characteristic dark, roasty, coffee-like quality. The step only takes about 20 minutes and is fully explained in the instructions included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat equipment do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA fermenter (at least 23 litres), an airlock, a hydrometer, a thermometer, a siphon or tap, bottles, and a good sanitiser. Our \u003ca href=\"\/beer\/starter-kits\/\"\u003ebeer starter kits\u003c\/a\u003e cover most of what a new brewer needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long before I can drink it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow at least five weeks from brew day — one to two weeks for fermentation, then a minimum of three weeks bottle conditioning at room temperature. This stout actually continues to improve with age, so it’s worth leaving some bottles to mature for a month or two if you can resist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow many bottles will this kit make?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis kit produces approximately 19 litres — enough for around 25 × 750ml longneck bottles or 50 × 375ml stubbies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it have a creamy head like a pub stout?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA naturally carbonated homebrew stout pours with a good tan head, though it won’t be quite as thick and pillowy as a nitrogen-poured pub pint. For the best result, pour into a clean glass at a steady angle. The flavour will be spot on either way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat temperature should I ferment at?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerment between 18°C and 22°C. The M15 Empire Ale Yeast performs well in this range and produces a clean, characterful fermentation that lets the roasted barley flavours shine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42013894017101,"sku":"35008","price":69.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35008_f6b798d3-5860-4088-b716-b0449d55228d.jpg?v=1754971484","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-dry-irish-stout","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}