This is a clone of Mackeson’s XXX. Mackeson’s XXX is a very dark, sweet, full-bodied, slightly roasty ale. Some say it tastes like sweetened espresso.
This homebrew recipe is a perfect session beer since it is low in alcohol, and unlike other stouts, this homebrew is balanced by a nice sweetness.
Notes
Please note the final gravity appears higher than normal due to the lactose addition which is not fermentable sugar. It could be closer to 1.020
Make sure you follow the extract instruction sheet or you will not get the hop bitterness you need.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 gal | 60 min | 24.6 IBUs | 41.8 SRM | 1.042 SG | 1.008 SG | 4.4 % |
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Stout | 16 B | 1.035 - 1.066 | 1.01 - 1.022 | 20 - 40 | 35 - 200 | 2 - 2.4 | 3 - 5.6 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Carafoam | 8 oz | 7.94 |
| Chocolate Malt (Thomas Fawcett) | 8 oz | 7.94 |
| Light Dry Extract | 1 lbs | 15.87 |
| LME Porter (Briess) | 3.3 lbs | 52.38 |
| Milk Sugar (Lactose) | 1 lbs | 15.87 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger | 1 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 7.5 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlfloc Tablet | 1.00 Items | 15 min | Boil | Fining |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| SafAle English Ale (S-04) | DCL Yeast | 73% | 64°F - 70°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 158°F | 45 min |
Recipe Type
Experience Level