Stout recipe — The mysterious dark one who's surprisingly smooth once you get past the intimidating exterior. Originally from Ireland.
I'm the brooding poet of the beer world - dark, complex, and full of roasted secrets. People assume I'm heavy and bitter, but I'm actually creamy, approachable, and probably lighter than that golden lager showing off next to me. I've got layers like an onion, but way more delicious.
Despite their dark, imposing appearance, many stouts like Guinness actually have fewer calories than light-colored beers. The roasted barley that gives stouts their signature black color adds virtually no fermentable sugars, making them surprisingly light-bodied.
Stout began as the strongest version of porter in 18th century London, with 'stout' originally meaning 'strong.' Arthur Guinness started brewing his version in Dublin in 1759, and Irish stouts eventually became more famous than their English ancestors.
Category: beer | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: None | ABV: 4.0-7.0%
Origin: Ireland