Beast from the Yeast Imperial Stout All Grain Beer Kit

Beast from the Yeast Imperial Stout

Please Note: This is a 20L Batch. This is so the grain and water can fit into most brewing systems.

The Beast from the Yeast Imperial Stout All Grain Beer Kit is built for brewers who want to push the limits of strength, flavour, and intensity. This is an unapologetically bold imperial stout, designed to deliver extreme depth and complexity with a powerful high ABV finish.

Please note this kit is designed as a 20 litre batch to ensure the grain bill and water volume fit within most standard brewing systems, while still achieving its full potential.

A complex and layered grain bill combines multiple speciality malts to create a rich, full-bodied stout with deep roasted character. Expect intense notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and stewed fruits, supported by a smooth sweetness from added sugars and maltodextrin. The result is a dense, luxurious beer with exceptional mouthfeel and depth.

Northern Brewer and Centennial hops provide a structured bitterness that balances the sweetness without overpowering the malt profile. This ensures the beer remains drinkable despite its strength.

At the heart of this kit is Fermentis SafBrew HA-18 yeast, a specialised strain capable of producing extremely high alcohol beers. This powerful yeast, combined with its enzymatic activity, enables fermentation to reach an impressive 17.9% ABV, creating a true imperial stout experience.

This beer offers flexibility in the final result. By adjusting the amount of maltodextrin, you can influence the body and sweetness, allowing you to tailor the beer to your preference, whether you want a slightly drier finish or a richer, fuller mouthfeel.

This is not a session beer. It is a statement brew, designed to be enjoyed slowly and appreciated for its intensity and complexity.

Beer Profile
Style: Imperial Stout
Colour: Very Dark Black
Bitterness: Medium to High
ABV: Approx 17.9%
Aroma: Coffee, dark chocolate, stewed fruits
Flavour Notes: Rich roasted malt, cocoa, dark fruit, balanced bitterness with a full, warming finish

What’s Included

• Muntons Craft Pale Ale Malt
• Dingemans Cara 120
• Dingemans Biscuit Malt
• Pale Chocolate Malt
• Dingemans Chocolate Malt
• Muntons Wheat Malt
• Torrefied Barley
• Torrefied Cracked Oats
• Dingemans Peeled Roasted Barley
• Dingemans Black Malt
• Northern Brewer and Centennial hop additions
• Candi Sugar Brown
• Maltodextrin
• Fermentis SafBrew HA-18 Yeast 25g
• Detailed brewing instructions

Brewing Information
Batch Size: 20 Litres
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Brewing Method: All Grain
Difficulty: Advanced

Style Background
Imperial stouts are known for their intense flavour, high alcohol content, and rich, complex profiles. This version pushes those characteristics to the extreme, combining a heavy grain bill with specialised yeast to achieve exceptionally high ABV while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Brewers Often Ask
Is this a beginner friendly kit?
No, this is best suited to experienced brewers due to the complexity and high gravity fermentation.

How strong is this beer?
This kit produces a beer at approximately 17.9% ABV, making it extremely strong and best enjoyed in small servings.

What does this beer taste like?
Expect deep roasted flavours with notes of coffee, chocolate, and dark fruit, balanced with a smooth sweetness and warming alcohol.

Can I adjust the body of the beer?
Yes, reducing or increasing maltodextrin allows you to control how full or dry the final beer feels.

Perfect For

• Experienced brewers looking for a challenge
• Fans of high ABV imperial stouts
• Brewing a bold, complex showcase beer