{"product_id":"milk-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Milk Stout | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMilk Stout Recipe Kit (All-Grain, 5 Gallon) for a Reliable 5 Gallon Homebrew Batch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk Stout Recipe Kit (All-Grain, 5 Gallon)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 gallon all-grain recipe kit built for brewers who want a clear, dependable path to Milk Stout character at home. The kit keeps the ingredient set focused and practical while giving you enough structure to brew with confidence, whether you are refining your process or brewing the style for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recipe is designed around balance, fresh ingredients, and a realistic homebrew process. Expect a finished beer that fits the style direction without unnecessary gimmicks, with the fermentables, hops, and yeast selected to work together in a standard 5 gallon batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounterpart note:\u003c\/strong\u003e No companion extract, all-grain, or partial-mash version is currently active for this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64–70°F. Steady ale fermentation temperature helps prevent hot, solvent-like, or overly fruity off-flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentables: Rahr Standard 2-Row, caramel malt (60L), dark Munich, roasted barley, chocolate malt, flaked barley, flaked oats, and rice hulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHops: Magnum (bittering) and Willamette (late addition for subtle earthy\/floral aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil additions: Lactose, yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast: SafAle S-04 dry yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a well-structured milk stout profile with the malt, hop, and fermentation character working in balance. Keep fermentation steady, follow the kit timing, and avoid oxygen exposure after fermentation to help the beer finish clean and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentables: Rahr Standard 2-Row, caramel malt (60L), dark Munich, roasted barley, chocolate malt, flaked barley, flaked oats, and rice hulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHops: Magnum (bittering) and Willamette (late addition for subtle earthy\/floral aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil additions: Lactose, yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast: SafAle S-04 dry yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose the All-Grain Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-grain version is a sensible choice for brewers who want full mash control over fermentability, body, and wort composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefault grain handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-grain recipe kits are milled by default, and grains are packed together unless a listing or order note says otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead the instructions first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate ingredients by timing before heating water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl fermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable fermentation improves clarity, flavor, and repeatability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect finished beer from oxygen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Careful transfers and packaging help preserve malt and hop character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan carbonation separately if bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priming sugar is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePowdered Dextrose Priming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e separately and use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf kegging, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in serving pressure and carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:start --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-addons\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e so you are ready on packaging day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in the right amount of sugar for your beer volume, temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and carbonation level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-biab-note\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eAll-Grain Brew Day Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf you brew with a kettle-based brew-in-a-bag setup, add our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bag-biab\"\u003eBIAB grain bag\u003c\/a\u003e for easier mash handling, cleaner lautering, and faster cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:end --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/milk-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-temp-guidance-corrected-2026-05-20.pdf?v=1779318598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336798413078,"sku":"allgrain-kit-milk-stout","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/milk-stout-all-grain-legacy-refresh_d6cf3b7d-a276-411d-a371-dc6d97454182.png?v=1777760710","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/milk-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}