mlavin's Brewing Journal

Recipe: mlavin / Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Stout (revision #3)

Started Brewing: Nov 11, 2012
Original Gravity: 1.064
Finished Brewing: Dec 26, 2012
Final Gravity: 1.018
Alcohol by Volume: 6.0%
Would Make Again?: Yes

Final Review

Overall I would say this beer came out as good or better than previous years. My friends, family and coworkers all enjoyed it as did I. The peppermint was not as overwhelming as it was the first time I made it. I don't think the mint leaves really added anything except more sediment so I don't think I would include that again.

Taste Notes

It's a delicious holiday beer. Not something you can drink all the time but perfect for the season and something I crave this time of year. The peppermint is cool and the chocolate is bitter. It's a great combo.

Notes From Nov. 11, 2012 (Brewing)

Gravity Reading: 1.064

Solid brew day with no major surprises. The gravity came out right as expected. Adding the sugars and chocolate killed the boil for a few minutes but I let it continue to make up for it. Really looking forward to this beer. It's one of my favorites to make, drink, and share.