Choccy Milk Stout - April 2023 Recipe of the Month

[Shamus O'Sean]

Choccy Milk Stout - April 2023 Recipe of the Month in pdf format for those outside of Australia to be able to see the recipe in perpetuity.  Also click on the recipe name in red to see the recipe on the Coopers website.

Choccy Milk Stout.pdf

[SRN]

The recipe for this stout calls for two carbonation drops per long neck. Isn't that too much fizz for a stout?

[Shamus O'Sean]

3 hours ago, SRN said:

The recipe for this stout calls for two carbonation drops per long neck. Isn't that too much fizz for a stout?

If you plan to drink this brew early, two carbonation drops will be fine.  At 5% ABV, this is not really a brew to be aged anyway.  However, if you think you might store this beer away for a year before drinking then, 1 carb drop is not a bad idea.

[NBillett09]

This is next in my brew queue after the current pale ale! Missed out on the ROTM kit but I’ve picked up the bit separately. I might add some extra lactose to enhance the sweetness a bit for the wife. How much extra could I reasonably add?

[Shamus O'Sean]

2 hours ago, NBillett09 said:

This is next in my brew queue after the current pale ale! Missed out on the ROTM kit but I’ve picked up the bit separately. I might add some extra lactose to enhance the sweetness a bit for the wife. How much extra could I reasonably add?

Looking at similar recipes in the Coopers range, you could easily add another 100-150g of Lactose, possibly even a little bit more.

[Uhtred Of Beddanburg]

On 4/10/2023 at 2:46 PM, Shamus O'Sean said:

If you plan to drink this brew early, two carbonation drops will be fine.  At 5% ABV, this is not really a brew to be aged anyway.  However, if you think you might store this beer away for a year before drinking then, 1 carb drop is not a bad idea.

I can never understand why coopers recommend that. Many on here have even admitted the bottles absorb or lose part of the carbonation.

In my experience even well sealed PET for a year and good temp conditions. 2 is not enough let alone one.

They could maby say 1 and a half for a dark style that typically has less carbonation.

I have had 2 carb drops in crown seal longneck for a year and still though it could use another. 

Just me maby or maby muzzy and his method. Ever stored one for 12 months with just the 2 carb drops @Malter White?

[Malter White]

@Uhtred Of Beddanburg No. I generally drink my beers chronologically. They wouldn't be around much longer than a few months. Sorry I can't add any help here.

Edited April 14, 2023 by Malter White

[Classic Brewing Co]

All of my beers are gone in a fairly short time, even the few that I bottle, I prefer to appreciate the hoppy flavours & the freshness. There are the odd exceptions, dark ales, stouts but there is no point storing Pale Ales or IPA's as you lose too much aroma & freshness. IMO white sugar instead of carb drops seem to hold the carbonation longer.

At the end of the day I am happy kegging with the odd few in a bottle.

[Stickers]

i've never done the stout can, should i be thinking of using the krausen collar for this one?

[Shamus O'Sean]

9 hours ago, Stickers said:

i've never done the stout can, should i be thinking of using the krausen collar for this one?

I would but I err on the side of caution.  It might turn out that it was not needed.  Better to have to clean a Krausen collar than the bottom of a fermenting fridge/space.

[Oldbloke]

I've done a few stouts. But only bottle in glass.

My experience has been that with aging for say 9 months or longer they do build up good head of steam.   I'm guessing some of the sugars in the dark malt takes a long time to ferment.

Normally I prime my beers 8.2gr a litre. (Mostly dark ales) 

Always reduce the stouts now to about 6-7gr. Most stouts don't get touched till they are 6 months.

[Kegory]

1 hour ago, AllysonMercado said:

It sounds like a delicious brew! I noticed that the recipe is available in pdf format, which is awesome for those of us outside of Australia who want to give it a try. If you click on the recipe name in red, you can see it on the Coopers website, which is really handy.Speaking of trying new things, I've recently been experimenting a lot with my cooking. I've been trying to incorporate more coconut milk into my recipes, and to save some money, I've been buying coconut milk powder bulk. It's been a game-changer! Having the powder on hand makes it so easy to whip up a creamy curry or a tasty dessert whenever the mood strikes.

Yes, it's very handy having someone like @Shamus O'Sean around posting the pdf's into the forum. You can also find many recipe pdf's in the Coopers Recipe Spreadsheet.

[kmar92]

1 hour ago, ben 10 said:

Nice spam, well done.

Leave now please.

Yeah I know that Coopers have filters in place for those that wish to join, but sometimes entities are able to get through.

[Coopers DIY Beer Team]

13 hours ago, ben 10 said:

Nice spam, well done.

Leave now please.

Well spotted Ben. I'll hide your quote post too. I hope you don't mind.  Cheers, Frank.

[ben 10]

10 hours ago, Coopers DIY Beer Team said:

Well spotted Ben. I'll hide your quote post too. I hope you don't mind.  Cheers, Frank.

Not at all