Chocolate Milk Stout - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Regular price $59.49
Brew a full-bodied, dessert-like stout with rich chocolate and roasted malt character, smoothed out with lactose and real cacao nibs.
  • Makes 5 gallons of Chocolate Milk Stout
  • All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
  • Ready to drink in about 5 weeks
  • Sweet stout with chocolate and roasted malt character, includes lactose and cacao nibs

✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support

The Chocolate Milk Stout is a full-bodied, smooth stout with layered chocolate and roasted malt character. Raw cacao nibs contribute deep chocolate aroma and flavor, while lactose adds creaminess and a gentle sweetness that softens the roast.Balanced hopping keeps bitterness in check, allowing the stout's rich, dessert-like profile to remain smooth and approachable.

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Chocolate Milk Stout at home:

  • Briess 2-Row Base Malt
  • Briess Bonlander Munich 10L
  • Briess Chocolate Malt
  • Briess Caramel 80L
  • Briess Caramel 60L
  • Briess Black Malt
  • Cluster Hops (bittering and late bittering)
  • Lactose (for creaminess and sweetness)
  • Cacao Nibs (secondary)
  • Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions

Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.

Brewing your Chocolate Milk Stout follows a traditional stout brewing process:

  • Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars with a full, sweet mash profile to build body and creaminess.
  • Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
  • Boil: Add Cluster hops for balanced bittering. Add lactose during the boil for unfermentable sweetness.
  • Ferment: Ferment with English ale yeast until clean and fully attenuated. Add cacao nibs during secondary fermentation for rich chocolate character.
  • Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 5 weeks from brew day to glass.

This all-grain Chocolate Milk Stout delivers a rich, dessert-inspired stout with deep chocolate flavor, creamy body from lactose, and a smooth, roasted finish that satisfies chocolate lovers and stout fans alike.

This kit is ideal for:

  • All-grain brewers with a mash system or all-grain brewing equipment
  • Fans of stouts who want something smooth and chocolatey
  • Brewers who enjoy dessert-inspired beers with real ingredients
  • Those looking for a crowd-pleasing brew with broad appeal

This batch is perfect for sharing with friends, pouring a rich, creamy stout that appeals to chocolate lovers and craft beer fans alike.t.

Chocolate Milk Stout Specs
  • Batch Size: 5 gallons
  • ABV: ~5.5%
  • Original Gravity: 1.067
  • Style: Chocolate Milk Stout, Sweet Stout
  • Bitterness: Low to moderate
  • Color: Deep brown to black
  • Recommended Dry Yeast: English Ale yeast (SafAle S-04)
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Chocolate Milk Stout - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew

Chocolate Milk Stout

A rich, chocolate-forward stout with smooth roasted malt flavor, real cacao aroma, and a creamy finish from lactose that delivers classic milk stout character.

What's Inside the Chocolate Milk Stout - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Chocolate Milk Stout at home:

  • Briess 2-Row Base Malt
  • Briess Bonlander Munich 10L
  • Briess Chocolate Malt
  • Briess Caramel 80L
  • Briess Caramel 60L
  • Briess Black Malt
  • Cluster Hops (bittering and late bittering)
  • Lactose (for creaminess and sweetness)
  • Cacao Nibs (secondary)
  • Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions

Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.

Make Your Next Batch with the Chocolate Milk Stout Beer Recipe Kit

This kit lets you explore how lactose and cacao work together to build body and sweetness. Brew a stout that drinks smooth and indulgent without complicated techniques or advanced equipment.

Easy Steps to Making Chocolate Milk Stout Beer

Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Chocolate Milk Stout is more rewarding than ever with our Chocolate Milk Stout 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is an ingredient-only recipe kit. You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup to brew this recipe. Brewing equipment is not included.

Yes. This recipe includes real cacao nibs, which are added during secondary fermentation. They contribute natural chocolate aroma and flavor without artificial additives.

Yes, gently. The lactose adds a creamy, mild sweetness that balances the roasted malt and chocolate flavors. It is a smooth, approachable stout without being cloyingly sweet.

Brew day takes about 4-5 hours for an all-grain batch. Fermentation takes about 2 weeks, plus additional time with cacao nibs during secondary. This beer is typically ready to drink in about 5 weeks from brew day.

This kit is intended for experienced brewers with all-grain equipment. If you are new to brewing, we recommend starting with one of our extract recipe kits, which are designed for beginners.

Yes. This recipe kit is available year-round. Chocolate milk stouts are especially popular during cooler months but are a satisfying brew any time of year.

Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Chocolate Milk Stout 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Chocolate Milk Stout flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.

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