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STORY

Crater Stout 5 Gallon is a dark, rich American-style stout inspired by the depth of Crater Lake. Built with Coopers Irish Stout, Golden LME, Robust LME, BrewMax Booster, and Mt. Hood hops, this recipe delivers roasted malt character, smooth body, and a balanced hop finish.

PROFILE

Expect a deep, dark stout with roasted coffee and chocolate notes, smooth malt depth, earthy and lightly spicy hop character, and a silky mouthfeel. Golden LME helps build body and head retention, while Robust LME adds darker malt richness.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can Coopers Irish Stout HME
  • 3 Packets BrewMax Golden LME
  • 1 Packet BrewMax Robust LME
  • 2 Packets BrewMax Booster
  • 2 Packets Mt. Hood Hops
  • 1 Packet US-05 Yeast
  • 1 Hop Sack
  • 2 Packets No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Deschutes Obsidian Stout

Sierra Nevada Stout

American-style stouts

Roasty dark beers with coffee and chocolate notes

BREW SPECS

Style: Stouts & Porters
Flavor: Malty, roasty, coffee-like, chocolatey, earthy, and smooth
ABV: 5%
SRM (Color): 40
IBU (Bitterness): 22
Original Gravity: 1.048
Final Gravity: 1.009
Batch Size: 5 gallons / 19 liters

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 30–45 minutes

Fermentation: 14 days

Carbonation and Conditioning: At least 2 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 4–6 weeks total

WHY THIS RECIPE

Crater Stout is a great choice when you want a dark, roasty 5-gallon beer with smooth body and balanced hop character. The Irish Stout base brings the roast, the LME additions build richness and mouthfeel, and Mt. Hood hops add earthy balance to keep the finish clean.

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How to Brew Crater Stout 5 Gallon

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