Stout / Porter
Sweet or Oatmeal Stout
Oatmeal adds a silky, creamy texture and mild oaty sweetness that softens the roasted bitterness of stout. Sweet stouts (Milk Stouts) add lactose for residual sweetness. Both are 4–7% ABV — luscious and dessert-like.
4–7%
ABV
20–40
IBU
Dark brown to black
Color
England
Origin
Food Pairings
With Meals
Rich, spicy food: barbecued beef, Oaxacan mole, hearty Szechuan dishes.
With Cheese
Great with very buttery well-aged cheddar.
With Dessert
Chocolate espresso cake, cream puffs, profiteroles.