A Darker Shade of Blonde Stout
A Darker Shade of Blonde Stout
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A Darker Shade of Blonde Stout flips the script on what a stout can be. Golden Ale extract, Czech Pilsner extract, oat flakes, cacao nibs, coffee beans, vanilla, and S-04 yeast come together for a smooth, full-bodied blonde stout with coffee aroma, subtle chocolate character, soft vanilla depth, and a surprisingly light pour.
- Blonde stout surprise with stout-like flavor in a lighter-colored beer
- Coffee and cacao character from coffee beans and cacao nibs added during fermentation
- Smooth oat body from two packets of oat flakes
- Bold 7.5% ABV finish with a smooth, malt-forward profile
Smooth, sneaky, and unexpected, this recipe is built for brewers who want stout flavor without the usual dark pour.
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STORY
Overview: A Darker Shade of Blonde Stout flips the script on what a stout can be. Brewed with Golden Ale Brewing Extract, Czech Pilsner Brewing Extract, oat flakes, cacao nibs, coffee beans, vanilla extract, and S-04 yeast, it delivers smooth stout-like flavor with a lighter color that makes the first pour a surprise.
PROFILE
Tasting Notes: Expect a lighter-colored beer with smooth body, full malt flavor, coffee aroma, subtle cacao nib character, soft vanilla depth, and hints of chocolate-like richness. It drinks like a stout, but pours much lighter than expected.
IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE
Extras Addition Note: The cacao nibs, coffee beans, and vanilla extract are added on day 14 of fermentation, then the beer ferments for 7 more days.
Cold Crash Note: This recipe benefits from a 24-hour cold crash before bottling. Cold crashing can help the coffee, cacao nibs, oats, yeast, and sediment settle before packaging.
Blonde Stout Note: This beer is designed to deliver coffee, cacao, vanilla, and smooth stout-like body while keeping a lighter appearance than a traditional stout.
WHAT YOU GET
- 1 Can Golden Ale Brewing Extract (HME)
- 1 Can Czech Pilsner Brewing Extract (HME)
- 2 Packets Oat Flakes
- 1 Packet Cacao Nibs
- 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
- 1 Packet S-04 Dry Ale Yeast
- 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser
YOU PROVIDE
2.5 oz Coffee Beans
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
FOR FANS OF
Kona Brewing Blonde Stout
Coffee stouts
Chocolate and coffee beer recipes
Smooth, malt-forward specialty ales
BREW SPECS
BREW TIME
Brew Day: About 60 minutes
Fermentation: 3 weeks
Extras Addition: Day 14
Cold Crash: 24 hours before bottling
Carbonation and Conditioning: 2–3 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 5–6 weeks total
Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the coffee, cacao, vanilla, and oat body smooth into the finished beer.
WHY THIS RECIPE
Why Brew It: This recipe is a great pick when you want something unexpected: the flavor cues of a stout without the usual dark pour. It is smooth, bold, a little sneaky, and built for brewers who like beers that make people do a double take.
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