{"product_id":"recipe-kit-the-famous-irish-stout","title":"Recipe Kit The Famous Irish Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Famous Irish Stout is a classic dry Irish stout, dark and roasty with the coffee and chocolate character fans of Guinness will know straight away. Built on dark malts and roasted black malt with a touch of lactose for balance, it pours deep and dark but drinks smooth and medium bodied. It is a cornerstone of the AHB range and an easy one to get right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry Irish stout is all about roasted malt rather than sweetness, and this recipe nails that balance. The roast is rich without turning harsh, the lactose softens the edges, and the process is straightforward enough that you do not need to be an experienced dark ale brewer to brew a great one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoasted black malt for authentic coffee and chocolate dry stout character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA touch of lactose for a smoother, balanced finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedium bodied and very drinkable despite the dark appearance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at room temperature, beginner friendly process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit to brew if you love Guinness and want a faithful home version. A reliable first dark beer, and a dependable house stout for experienced brewers.\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\u003eDry Irish stout\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.8%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e35\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\u003e1.050\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\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\u003eDark malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoasted black malt (for coffee, chocolate and dark colour)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLactose (softens and balances the roast)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAle yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the dry 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 Deep dark, near black, with a tan head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted coffee and dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasty and dry, rich without harshness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium bodied\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, dry and roasty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the full Guinness effect, serve it on nitro if you can. A stout tap and a nitro setup give you that tight creamy head and smooth pour. Even on standard CO2 and bottles though, this is a genuinely good dry stout that drinks well above its effort level.\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":41994599759949,"sku":"35079","price":74.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35079.jpg?v=1754055583","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-the-famous-irish-stout","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}