{"product_id":"velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"Velvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout | Extract 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 Extract Recipe Kit for Dry Irish Stout \/ Nitro Draft Stout Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout is an extract-friendly take on the Irish dry stout tradition: dark, roasty, smooth, and more drinkable than its color suggests. The style is known for roasted barley character, low sweetness, and the creamy cascade that comes from proper nitrogen beer-gas service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is for brewers who want a pub-style stout without an all-grain mash. Expect coffee-like roast, dark malt character, restrained bitterness, and a dry finish; serve it on beer gas with a stout faucet for the full nitro experience, or carbonate normally for a straightforward roasty stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the extract version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want the all-grain format for a different brew day, see the companion listing: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons\"\u003eVelvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout | All-grain 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, roasted coffee, light cocoa, firm bitterness, and a crisp 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\u003eGolden Light Dry Malt Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaked Barley Steeping Grains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Barley Steeping Grains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Malt Steeping Grains:\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 is a useful extract stout kit for customers who want a classic pub-style stout and a natural entry point into draft or beer gas conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep grains around 150–160°F; do not boil the grain bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the kettle from direct heat before dissolving extract to avoid scorching.\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 system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf serving on standard CO₂, keep carbonation moderate and expect a good dry stout without the full nitro cascade.\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\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-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons-dry-yeast-instructions-2026-05-12.pdf?v=1778628452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Velvet Tap Nitro Dry Irish Stout | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51310286864662,"sku":"recipe-velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-extract-5gal","price":48.99,"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_bee03bf8-5427-4d90-9a4e-d70dcdafe790.png?v=1778615058","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/velvet-tap-nitro-dry-irish-stout-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}