Muntons Premium Irish Style Stout Beer Kit 23L

Roasted intensity and hoppy balance

The Muntons Premium range features higher-quality malt extracts, providing a base with significantly more depth than standard kits. This Stout releases intense notes of black coffee and bitter cocoa. Unlike sweeter varieties (like Sweet Stouts), this Irish style has a more assertive hoppy character that perfectly balances the roasted malt's roundness. The mouthfeel is smooth, capped by a dense, persistent head.

Technical Data :

• Final Volume : 23 Litres (approx. 40 pints).

• Target Alcohol : ~4.5% ABV (depending on sugar addition).

• Original Gravity (OG) : 1.040 - 1.044.

• Final Gravity (FG) : 1.008 - 1.012.

• Style : Irish Stout (Dry & Hoppy).

• Colour : Opaque black.

• Yeast : Muntons Premium yeast included.

• Ingredients : Hopped barley malt extract, roasted barley malt extract, dry yeast.

This kit does NOT contain (to be provided for brewing) :

• Technical equipment : 30L fermenter, airlock, hydrometer, long spoon, bottle capper.

• Fermentation sugar : 1 kg of sugar required. For superior results, use Beer Enhancer or Dark Dried Malt Extract (DME).

• Bottling sugar : Approx. 5g to 6g per litre (total ~120g to 140g for 23L) to respect the lower carbonation style.

• Consumables : 45-50 x 50cl bottles, crown caps, cleaning/sanitising solution.

Tips Experts :

• Texture Secret: Irish Stouts excel with body. Replace the 1 kg of white sugar with Dark Dried Malt Extract (DME). It will create a creamier head and deeper, liquorice-like notes.

• Patience is Key: Though fermentation is fast, this beer needs time to mellow. Leave it for at least 4 to 6 weeks in the bottle. The sharpness of the roasted grain will soften, revealing complex chocolate undertones.

• Serving: Serve between 10°C and 13°C. Serving it too cold will mask the subtle roasted aromatics.

FAQ Flash :

• Can I make it stronger? Yes, by limiting your brew volume to 18-20 litres, you will achieve a denser, more alcoholic, and richer body.

• Why is the initial bitterness so sharp? It is perfectly normal for a young Stout. The sharpness of the hops and roasted grains will smooth out and integrate perfectly after a few weeks of maturation.

• What water profile is best? Moderately hard water is excellent for Stouts, as it naturally enhances the malt-forward character.