{"product_id":"velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"Velvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry yeast update:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit now includes Fermentis SafAle S-04 dry English ale yeast. It does not use liquid yeast, so yeast ice protection is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVelvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout All-grain Recipe Kit for Dry Irish Stout \/ Nitro Draft Stout Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout is inspired by the Irish dry stout tradition: dark, roasty, lower in alcohol than many modern stouts, and built for smooth pub-style drinkability. The style is famous for its balance of roasted barley bite, dry finish, and creamy presentation when served on nitrogen beer gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-grain kit is for brewers who want a proper dry stout with black color, coffee-like roast, restrained body, and a finish that stays crisp instead of sweet. Serve it on beer gas with a stout faucet for the full nitro effect, or carbonate normally for a clean, roasty draft stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the all-grain version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want the extract format for a different brew day, see the companion listing: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons\"\u003eVelvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Irish Stout \/ Nitro Draft Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64–68°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect black color, tan foam, coffee-like roast, light cocoa, firm bitterness, and a dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended fermentation range: 64–68°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch healthy yeast into fully chilled wort; do not pitch into hot wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage only after gravity is stable and the beer tastes clean for the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaris Otter or Pale Ale Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaked Barley:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Barley:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrish Ale Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pack or Sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit connects recipe brewing directly to draft service and is especially appealing for customers interested in beer gas, nitro pours, and local draft-system support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault grain handling: included grain is milled by default and packed together unless a listing or order note says otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash around 152°F for balanced body and dry finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor nitro-style service, carbonate lower than a typical ale, then serve cold on beer gas through a stout faucet or restrictor plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA common beer-gas setup uses a nitrogen\/CO₂ blend such as 70\/30 at higher serving pressure, often around 25–35 PSI, adjusted for your line length, temperature, and faucet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf serving on standard CO₂ instead, keep carbonation moderate so the dry roast and creamy body stay balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to calculate priming sugar from your actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to match CO₂ pressure, serving temperature, and desired carbonation level before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing all-grain in a single vessel? A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/bag-biab\"\u003eBIAB bag\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful add-on for easier mash handling, grain removal, and cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons-instructions-temp-guidance-corrected-2026-05-20.pdf?v=1779318663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Velvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51310286799126,"sku":"recipe-velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-all-grain-5gal","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-pop-art-recipe-kit_82941d47-437e-459a-a2eb-2b786d8c2b18.png?v=1778615052","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}