Oatmeal Stout

What's an Oatmeal Stout?

This Oatmeal Stout is a dark, velvety smooth beer with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and subtle grainy flavors. It is a full-bodied beer with a medium bitterness to balance out the perceived sweetness from the elevated mash temperature.

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BREW SPECS

BATCH SIZE	5 gal (18.9 L)
ORIGINAL GRAVITY (O.G.)	​1.060
FINAL GRAVITY (F.G.)	​1.016
ABV %	5.8
IBU	25

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GRAIN BILL

GRAIN/ADJUNCT	WEIGHT (lb)	MASS (kg)
Maris Otter	8	3.63
Flaked Oats	1	0.45
Chocolate Malt	0.56	0.26
Crystal 80L	0.5	0.23
Crystal 40L	0.25	0.11
Roasted Barley	0.38	0.17

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HOP BILL

HOP	DURATION (m)	WEIGHT (oz)	MASS (g)
Warrior	60	0.35	10
Cascade	30	0.25	7

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YEAST

BRAND	​VARIETY	MASS (g)
Fermentis	US-05	23

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PROCESS

MASH	BOIL	FERMENTATION
45 min.	60 min.	7-10 days
​156°F (69°C)		​68°F (20°C)

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NOTES

• Mash at ​​156°F (69°C) for 45 minutes, then raise to 168°F (76°C) for 10 minutes for mash out.

• Add the dark grains to the mash tun at the beginning of the vorlof.

• Lauter to the boil kettle for about 45-60 minutes, then boil for 1 hour.

• Whirlpool for 5 minutes and let rest for 10 minutes before knock out.

• Chill to 66°F (19°C) and pitch yeast.

• After fermentation is complete, crash to 36-38°F (2-3°C)

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