Cafe Con Leche - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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Brew a rich, espresso-forward coffee milk stout at home with deep roasted malt complexity and smooth lactose sweetness.
Makes 5 gallons of Café Con Leche Coffee Stout
All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Bold coffee stout style inspired by Cuban coffee culture
Fast, and the espresso leads
Lactose and a heavy dark grain bill mean this beer finishes rich and sweet by design, whichever strain you choose. S-04 attenuates furthest of the four, which puts the Cuban espresso and the roast forward on top of that base. It also ferments and clears fast.
Ferment at 64-79°F
Attenuation 74-82%
Flocculation High
Fast, fruity, clears well
Soft fruit against the espresso
There is a great deal of roasted grain in this beer and 1084 ferments through it without complaint, adding a subtle fruitiness that sits nicely against the Cuban espresso. Keep it cool for restraint, warmer for more of that fruit.
Ferment at 62-72°F
Attenuation 71-75%
Flocculation Medium
Built for dark beer
Rounder body, roast still through
A classic Irish stout strain, and the obvious stylistic match for a coffee stout. It leaves a rounder body than S-04 while keeping enough dryness for the roast and the espresso to come through. It wants an even temperature and not much movement.
Ferment at 65-68°F
Attenuation 69-74%
Flocculation Medium-High
Dry finish, roast forward
Espresso on a full base
There is a lot of roasted grain here and Darkness sits beside it rather than fighting it, giving the Cuban espresso a full, rounded base. It handles the gravity comfortably. If you want this to taste like the drink on the label, this is the one.
Ferment at 62-72°F
Attenuation 71-75%
Flocculation Medium
Made for roast and caramel
✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support
Flavor Profile & Beer Style
The Café Con Leche Coffee Stout is a bold, creamy coffee stout with layered roast depth and smooth sweetness. Dark malt flavor provides a rich foundation of chocolate and roasted grain, while whole espresso beans contribute authentic coffee aroma and flavor.
Lactose adds body and gentle sweetness, creating a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Fuggle hops provide balanced bitterness, while East Kent Goldings contribute subtle earthy and floral notes, resulting in a coffee stout that's rich, smooth, and deeply satisfying.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit
This all-grain 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Café Con Leche Coffee Stout from scratch:
Briess 2-Row Base Malts
Briess Bonlander Munich 10L, Chocolate Malt, Caramel 80L, Black Malt, and Roasted Barley Specialty Malts
Simpson Golden Naked Oats
Fuggle (Bittering) Hop Packet
East Kent Golding (Flavor) Hop Packet
Lactose (milk sugar)
Cuban Espresso Beans
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)
Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system.
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing your Café Con Leche Coffee Stout follows a classic stout brewing process:
Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars.
Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
Boil: Add hops for balanced bitterness and subtle flavor. Add lactose during the boil.
Ferment: Ferment with your selected yeast until clean and fully attenuated. Add espresso beans during secondary fermentation.
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks.
This recipe highlights bold coffee and roasted malt character while maintaining the smooth, creamy body that makes this coffee stout so satisfying.
New to Liquid Yeast?
Liquid yeast can deliver excellent fermentation performance and a wider range of strain options, but it’s a living, perishable product that requires a little extra care.
Liquid yeast may arrive warm. Ice packs help reduce heat exposure but do not guarantee cold arrival.
Refrigerate it when received and plan to brew as soon as possible.
We recommend adding an insulated mailer + ice pack to liquid yeast orders.
During May–September, dry yeast is strongly recommended due to higher shipping temperatures.
Liquid yeast is final sale and cannot be replaced due to heat exposure during transit.
All-grain brewers with a mash system or all-grain brewing equipment
Coffee lovers seeking bold espresso flavor in their homebrew
Homebrewers who enjoy rich, malt-forward dessert-style stouts
Drinkers who prefer creamy, full-bodied dark beers
A 5-gallon batch is perfect for sharing with friends, keeping a bold stout on tap, or letting bottles condition to develop even smoother flavor.
Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Specs
Batch Size: 5 gallons
Style: Coffee Milk Stout
ABV: ~5.2%
Original Gravity: 1.070
Bitterness: Moderate
Color: Deep brown to black
Recommended Dry Yeast: English Ale yeast (SafAle S-04)
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Cafe Con Leche - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew
Café Con Leche Coffee Stout
A rich, espresso-forward milk stout layered with dark chocolate and roasted malt depth. Expect bold coffee aroma, a smooth, creamy mouthfeel, and balanced bitterness supported by traditional English hop varieties.
Brewed at approximately 5–6% ABV, this full 5-gallon batch delivers dessert-inspired flavor with smooth drinkability and satisfying roast character.
What's Inside the Cafe Con Leche - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
This all-grain 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Café Con Leche Coffee Stout from scratch:
Briess 2-Row Base Malts
Briess Bonlander Munich 10L, Chocolate Malt, Caramel 80L, Black Malt, and Roasted Barley Specialty Malts
Simpson Golden Naked Oats
Fuggle (Bittering) Hop Packet
East Kent Golding (Flavor) Hop Packet
Lactose (milk sugar)
Cuban Espresso Beans
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)
Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system.
Make Your Next Batch with the Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer Recipe Kit
Already have your own 5 gallon fermenter? This Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer kit includes ingredients to make your next batch. Our Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer recipe includes the ingredients you need, and none of the equipment that you don't. From grain to glass, this is the ultimate DIY Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer experience for passionate homebrewers.
Easy Steps to Making Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer
Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Cafe Con Leche is more rewarding than ever with our Cafe Con Leche 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.
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Looking For Instructions?
Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.
Does the Café Con Leche 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit include brewing equipment?
No. This is an ingredient-only 5-gallon recipe kit. Brewing equipment is not included, and this kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup.
What makes this stout a “Café Con Leche” style?
Whole espresso beans provide authentic coffee flavor, while lactose adds smooth creaminess that complements the roasted malt profile.
Is this beer sweet or creamy?
Lactose adds body and gentle sweetness, resulting in a creamy mouthfeel without making the beer overly sweet.
How long does this beer take from brew day to drinking?
It is ready to drink in about 4 weeks, including fermentation and carbonation time.
Is this recipe beginner-friendly?
This all-grain beer recipe kit is intended for advanced brewers with all-grain brewing equipment. If you're new to brewing, we recommend starting with one of our extract recipe kits, which are designed to be beginner-friendly and require less equipment.
Is this recipe available year-round?
Yes. The Cafe Con Leche Coffee Stout recipe is available year-round.
Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Café Con Leche Coffee Stout 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit
Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Café Con Leche Coffee Stout flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.
