Cherry Bonbon Dessert Stout
Cherry Bonbon Dessert Stout
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Cherry Bonbon Dessert Stout is a rich, full-bodied dessert stout built around chocolate, cherry, vanilla, and smooth roasted malt flavor. St. Patrick’s Irish Stout extract, Smooth LME, Robust LME, lactose, specialty malts, cacao nibs, dark sweet cherries, and a touch of cognac or cherry brandy come together for a decadent stout with cherry cordial character.
- Chocolate cherry dessert stout character with rich malt depth and sweet fruit flavor
- Layered chocolate notes from Chocolate Malt and cacao nibs
- Smooth creamy body from lactose, Carapils, Smooth LME, and Robust LME
- Cherry cordial finish from dark sweet cherries, vanilla, and cognac or cherry brandy
Sweet, dark, smooth, and dessert-ready, this stout is built for brewers who want something rich enough to feel like a treat in every pour.
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STORY
Overview: Cherry Bonbon Dessert Stout is a rich dessert stout brewed with St. Patrick’s Irish Stout extract, Smooth LME, Robust LME, lactose, Crystal 40, Carapils, Chocolate Malt, cacao nibs, S-33 yeast, dark sweet cherries, vanilla, and cognac or cherry brandy. It delivers chocolate cherry flavor, smooth malt depth, creamy body, and a sweet stout finish.
PROFILE
Tasting Notes: Expect a full-bodied stout with roasted malt flavor, chocolate depth, sweet cherry character, smooth vanilla, light warmth from cognac or cherry brandy, and a creamy lactose body. It is rich, dessert-like, and built for slow sipping.
IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE
Fruit Addition Note: Dark sweet cherries, vanilla extract, and cognac or cherry brandy are pureed together and added on day 7 of fermentation.
Cold Crash Note: This recipe benefits from a 24-hour cold crash before bottling to help settle fruit solids, cacao nib particles, and yeast.
Conditioning Note: Dessert stouts, lactose recipes, cacao additions, fruit additions, and higher-gravity beers usually improve with additional conditioning.
WHAT YOU GET
- 1 Can St. Patrick’s Irish Stout Brewing Extract (HME)
- 1 Packet BrewMax LME Smooth
- 2 Packets BrewMax LME Robust
- 2 Packets Lactose
- 1 Packet Crystal 40 Malt
- 1 Packet Carapils Malt
- 1 Packet Chocolate Malt
- 2 Packets Cacao Nibs
- 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
- 1 Packet S-33 Dry Ale Yeast
- 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser
YOU PROVIDE
16 oz Dark Sweet Frozen Cherries
2 oz Cognac or Cherry Brandy
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
FOR FANS OF
Southern Tier Cherry Cordial Stout
Chocolate cherry stouts
Dessert stouts
Rich, sweet dark beers
BREW SPECS
BREW TIME
Brew Day: About 60–90 minutes
Fermentation: 3 weeks
Cold Crash: 24 hours before bottling
Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 6–8 weeks or longer
Conditioning Note: Dessert stouts, fruit additions, cacao nibs, lactose, and higher-gravity recipes usually improve with additional conditioning.
WHY THIS RECIPE
Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a rich dessert stout with chocolate cherry flavor, creamy body, and a smooth stout finish. Cacao nibs, dark sweet cherries, vanilla, and cognac or cherry brandy create a cherry cordial-style profile that feels bold, sweet, and indulgent.
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