This recipe has been designed to be consistent with the 2021 BJCP Style guide 16A – Sweet Stout.

Milky Way is a Sweet Stout recipe designed for The League of Brewers by Jamie McQuillan of Cell Division Brewery.

Milk Stouts date back to the 1800s and are said to have arisen from the practice of English labourers adding milk to their lunchtime pint of dark beer, boosting its nutritional value and restorative power. Milk was eventually replaced with milk sugar (lactose) during the brewing process, giving rise to the modern day Sweet Stout.

True-to-style, Milky Way is perfect for the winter months, dark with soft roasted malts, silky smooth with notes of coffee and cream and a complementary low level of fruity esters. Moderate levels of carbonation will enhance the beer’s full and smooth mouthfeel and ease of drinking. Best consumed under the stars or next to a roaring fire.

ABV: 5.0%

This recipe assumes correct mineral additions for pH calculations, which are not included in the kit. Please purchase these separately.

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