This Café Con Leche 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit includes pre-measured ingredients to brew a full-size batch of rich, espresso-forward coffee stout at home.
Makes 5 gallons (approximately 48–52 bottles)
Ingredient-only kit (equipment not included)
Includes whole espresso beans and lactose (milk sugar)
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
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
A bold, creamy coffee stout with layered roast depth and smooth sweetness.
The Café Con Leche 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit produces a rich milk stout inspired by Cuban coffee culture. Built on 6.25 lb of Dark Dry Malt Extract and specialty grains including black malt, roasted barley, pale chocolate malt, dark crystal, and golden naked oats, this recipe delivers deep roasted malt complexity with smooth chocolate undertones.
Whole espresso beans provide authentic coffee aroma and flavor, while lactose (milk sugar) enhances body and creates a soft, creamy finish. Fuggle hops provide balanced bitterness, while East Kent Goldings contribute subtle earthy and floral notes.
At approximately 5–6% ABV, this stout offers bold flavor while remaining smooth and highly drinkable.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer Recipe Kit includes:
6.25 lb Dark Dry Malt Extract
Specialty grains: Black Malt, Dark Crystal, Pale Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, Golden Naked Oats
Fuggle (Bittering) Hops Packet
East Kent Golding (Flavor) Hops Packet
Whole espresso beans
Lactose (milk sugar)
Grain Steeping Bag
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast option)
Detailed brewing instructions
This is an ingredient-only Beer Recipe Kit. Brewing equipment is not included.
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing 5 gallons of Café Con Leche Coffee Stout is rewarding and straightforward for brewers with a full setup:
Brew: Steep specialty grains and boil with hop additions
Ferment: Pitch your selected yeast and incorporate espresso beans at the recommended stage
Bottle or Keg: Package once fermentation is complete
Condition & Enjoy: Beer is ready in about 4 weeks
Proper conditioning enhances coffee aroma and smooth lactose character.
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.
Recommended Dry Yeast: English Ale yeast (SafAle S-04)
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Cafe Con Leche 5 Gallon 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 Beer Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer Recipe Kit includes:
6.25 lb Dark Dry Malt Extract
Specialty grains: Black Malt, Dark Crystal, Pale Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, Golden Naked Oats
Fuggle (Bittering) Hops Packet
East Kent Golding (Flavor) Hops Packet
Whole espresso beans
Lactose (milk sugar)
Grain Steeping Bag
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast option)
Detailed brewing instructions
This is an ingredient-only Beer Recipe Kit. Brewing equipment is not included.
Make Your Next Batch with the Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer Recipe Kit
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Easy Steps to Making Café Con Leche Coffee Stout Beer
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