Toucan Stout All Grain Beer Kit

Toucan Stout

The Toucan Stout All Grain Beer Kit allows home brewers to craft a rich, dark stout with classic roasted character. Using a traditional grain bill, this kit produces a smooth, creamy beer with notes of coffee, cocoa, and subtle roasted barley. Perfect for those looking to brew a full flavoured pub style stout at home, the Toucan Stout delivers authentic flavour while providing a satisfying all grain brewing experience.

Built around MCI Irish Stout malt, combined with flaked torrefied barley and Dingemans peeled roasted barley, this recipe creates a deep black beer with a smooth body and classic roasted profile. The flaked barley enhances mouthfeel and head retention, giving the beer its signature creamy texture.

East Kent Goldings hops provide a gentle bitterness and subtle earthy character, perfectly balancing the roasted malt without overpowering it. Fermented with Fermentis S-04, this stout develops a rounded and slightly fuller profile, complementing the rich malt character and delivering a smooth finish.

Suitable for intermediate brewers, this kit is a great choice for anyone wanting a traditional, easy drinking stout with depth of flavour and excellent drinkability.

Beer Profile
Style: Stout
Colour: Very dark, almost black
Bitterness: Medium
ABV: Approx 4.2%
Aroma: Roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate
Flavour Notes: Smooth roasted barley, cocoa, coffee, with a creamy finish

What’s Included

• MCI Irish Stout Malt
• Flaked Torrefied Barley
• Dingemans Peeled Roasted Barley
• East Kent Goldings hop additions
• Fermentis S-04 yeast
• Detailed brewing instructions

Brewing Information
Batch Size: 25 Litres
Boil Time: 60 minutes
Brewing Method: All Grain
Difficulty: Intermediate

Style Background
Stouts are renowned for their deep colour and roasted malt flavour. Traditionally brewed with roasted barley, they often feature notes of coffee, cocoa, and toasted grain. The Toucan Stout captures this classic character, making it ideal for brewers seeking a smooth, dark beer with authentic pub-style flavour.

Brewers Often Ask
What does a stout taste like?
Expect a rich, roasted malt base with coffee and dark chocolate notes and a smooth, balanced finish.

How long does stout take to ferment?
Fermentation usually takes 7–10 days, with an optional week of conditioning for extra smoothness.

What temperature should stout ferment at?
Most ale yeasts perform best between 18°C and 22°C, producing a clean and balanced beer.

How strong is this stout?
This stout has an ABV of approximately 4.2%, offering classic drinkability.