{"product_id":"recipe-kit-oatmeal-extra-stout","title":"Recipe Kit Oatmeal Extra Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Oatmeal Extra Stout is a strong, full-bodied dark stout that drinks smooth as silk. Oat malt and extra dark malt give it an intense, rounded flavour without harshness, and it pours near black with a chocolate brown head. It makes 21 litres at 4.6 to 4.8% ABV and suits any brewer who wants a serious stout from a straightforward kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOats are the secret here. They add a silky, smooth body that ordinary stouts do not have, so the roast and dark malt land soft rather than sharp. UK Goldings hops keep the bitterness gentle and a British ale yeast ferments clean at room temperature, so there is no fridge or special gear needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOat malt for a genuinely silky, smooth body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerous dark malt for deep roast, coffee and chocolate character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUK Goldings hops and a British ale yeast for a clean, balanced finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at room temperature (18 to 23 degrees C), no fridge needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice when you want a smooth, full stout that is still easy to brew. Works well for newer brewers ready to move past pale styles, and for anyone who finds some stouts too sharp or thin.\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\u003eOatmeal stout (Irish export style with oat malt)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.6 to 4.8%\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\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.050\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.014 to 1.016\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 23 C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 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\u003eOatmeal stout malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtra dark malt (for deep roast, coffee and chocolate character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUK Goldings hops (for a gentle, balanced bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritish ale yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the finish)\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 Near black with a chocolate brown head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasty, with coffee and dark chocolate notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and intensely malty, roast without harshness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and full, the oats doing the work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rounded, gently roasty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oats are what set this apart, so do not rush it. Give it a few weeks of conditioning and the body turns properly silky and the roast mellows into chocolate and coffee. It is one of the smoothest stouts you can brew from a kit.\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":41994333225037,"sku":"35002","price":76.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35002.jpg?v=1754040903","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-oatmeal-extra-stout","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}