Sweet stouts, also referred to as cream stouts, have less roasted bitter flavor and a full-bodied mouthfeel. The style can be given more body with milk sugar (lactose) before bottling. Malt sweetness, chocolate, and caramel flavor should dominate the flavor profile and contribute to the aroma. Hops should balance and suppress some of the sweetness without contributing apparent flavor or aroma. The overall impression should be sweet and full-bodied.
OG: 1.045-1.056 SG
FG: 1.012-1.020 SG
Alcohol: 3.0-6.0 %abv
IBU: 15.0-25.0
Color: >40.0 SRM
CO2: Unspecified
OG | FG | Alcohol | IBU | Color | CO2 |
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1.045-1.056 SG | 1.012-1.020 SG | 3.0-6.0 %abv | 15.0-25.0 | >40.0 SRM | Unspecified |