Sweet Stout or Cream Stout
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.045 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.012 – 1.020
- ABV
- 3.2 – 6.3 %
- IBU
- 15 – 25
- Color
- 40+ SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Black
Clarity
Opaque
Malt aroma & flavor
Medium to medium-high. Malt sweetness, chocolate and caramel should contribute to the aroma and should dominate the flavor profile. Roast flavor may be present. Low to medium-low roasted malt-derived bitterness should be present.
Hop aroma & flavor
Should not be present
Bitterness
Low to medium-low and serves to balance and suppress some of the sweetness without contributing apparent flavor and aroma
Fermentation character
Fruity esters, if present, are low. Diacetyl should not be present.
Body
Full-bodied. Body can be increased with the addition of milk sugar (lactose).
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.