Whether you were introduced to craft beer through some of the classics or find yourself hunting for big, barrel-aged beasts, the world of stouts is as classic as it is innovative. Use the resources below to explore the depths of stout and expand your horizons.
Your American Homebrewers Association membership gets you access to hundreds of exclusive resources to learn about stout. Check out a selection of stout content from Zymurgy magazine, Homebrew Con, and the Homebrew Recipe Library.
Zymurgy Magazine
Get a taste of the featured stories in your issues of Zymurgy magazine. Log in to HomebrewersAssociation.org to access the entire Zymurgy archives, with all issues dating back to 2000.
Tune in, Stout Out
Our collection of 500+ Homebrew Con session recordings covers an array of beer topics and beyond! Grab a pint, find a session, and learn from experienced speakers.
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Imperial Stout: 300 Years in the Making
Beginning with the development of porter in the early 1700s, imperial stout has gone through many transformations over the last 300 years. Join this dynamic duo of time-traveling homebrewer historians as we explore the evolution, near-death, and rebirth of one of the strongest beers out there!
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Aging Beer in a Barrel or Wood, from Stouts to Sours
This session discusses how to use barrel aging to achieve a barrel flavor and how to use the barrel as a medium for various microorganisms to achieve a sour profile. From oak powder to large oak barrels and everything in between, we’ll dive into the pros and cons of each method and learn how to achieve the expected outcomes.
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A Semiautobiographical Account of the Actual History and Brewing of Porters and Stouts
What you believe is wrong. They have lied to you…not intentionally of course. The history of porters and stouts taught to you is a wonderful story ruined by the facts. This seminar is for everyone interested in the history of the black stuff who also wants to learn to brew pretty much every style there is, or has been, or might be.
Stout Recipes
One of the best ways to understand a beer style is to look at the ingredients. Browse through our vast collection of stout recipes to see what it takes to make one of our favorite styles. Award-winning and commercial “clone” recipes included.
Visit our Homebrew Recipe Library for even more beer recipes.
Ready to Make a Stout at Home?
Stout is one of the most common styles of beer made by homebrewers, and you can do it, too! Pick a stout homebrew recipe and follow along with our Easy Guide to Making Beer at Home video below.
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