Stout beer

A dark, almost black beer of burnt malt with a taste of coffee, dark chocolate and caramel, for braising beef, meat pies and chocolate desserts.

Stout beer is a dark, almost black top-fermented beer of burnt (roasted) malt, with a dense creamy head, a taste of coffee, dark chocolate, caramel, liquorice and roasted grain and a moderate bitterness. It is drunk as a drink, and in cooking used in braising beef and pork, in meat pies, barbecue sauces, dark bread, chocolate desserts and in brownies.

Recipes with this ingredient

Brownie CocktailBelgian cuisine | Drinks

Recipe from the beer restaurant Brasserie Lambic.

Chili con carne with stoutMexican cuisine | Main courses

Chili con carne with stout is a bold and rich version of the classic Mexican dish. Its history dates back to cowboy traditions when meat was stewed in a rich sauce with beans and spices. The addition of stout adds depth of flavor: the bitterness of dark beer harmonizes with the acidity of tomatoes and the spiciness of sriracha sauce, while slow cooking makes the beef incredibly tender. The dish pairs perfectly with warm bread or rice, highlighting its richness and spiciness. Ideal for a cozy dinner in cold weather or for a company that loves gastronomic experiments.

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Duck Pie with Stout SauceEuropean cuisine | Appetizers

Recipe by Dmitry Zotov, owner and chef of Zotman Pizza