Brewing a Guinness-Inspired Dry Stout at Home
Rob takes on one of the most iconic stouts in the world and shows you how to brew your own Guinness-inspired beer at home. Using our Dublin Draught Dry Stout recipe and a straightforward full-volume Brew In The Bag (BIAB) setup, he walks through every step of the brew day and finishes with a classic nitrogen pour that gives this style its signature creamy head.
This video isn’t just a recipe demonstration — it’s proof that even legendary beers can be recreated with simple equipment and a bit of knowledge.
Why Brew a Guinness-Style Stout?
Dry Irish stout is characterised by:
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A dark, roasted appearance with low sweetness
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A dry finish that makes it exceptionally drinkable
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A soft, creamy mouthfeel especially when served on nitrogen
This episode is perfect for brewers who want to try their hand at a classic style that’s different from the hop-forward beers dominating many brewers’ schedules. With the right recipe and setup, it’s accessible and rewarding.
Step-By-Step BIAB Brewing
Rob uses a full-volume Brew In The Bag method, avoiding the need for a separate mash tun or sparge system. For many home brewers, BIAB offers a simpler, more streamlined brew day while still producing high-quality all-grain beer. Here’s what that involved:
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Heating the whole brewing water in a single kettle
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Adding all grains to a single bag for the mash
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Removing the bag at the end of the mash, allowing the wort to drain back into the kettle
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Completing the boil and chilling for fermentation
This straightforward setup keeps things approachable, even if you’re new to all-grain brewing.
The Dublin Draught Dry Stout Recipe
The recipe used in the video focuses on capturing what makes an Irish dry stout distinct:
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A base of pale and flaked barley for body and head retention
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A proportion of roasted barley for colour and flavour
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Minimal hopping, just enough to balance without dominating
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Clean, well-attenuating yeast to leave a dry finish
The result is a beer that looks stout-dark but drinks light, with subtle roasted notes rather than heavy sweetness.
Serving on Nitrogen
One of the highlights of the video is the nitrogen dispense demonstration. Guinness and other Irish stouts are famously served on a nitrogen/CO₂ blend, which produces:
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A dense, creamy head
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A smoother mouthfeel
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Reduced perception of carbonation bite
Rob shows viewers how to set up and serve the stout with nitrogen, taking that final step from brewing to presentation. It’s what truly completes the Guinness-inspired experience at home.
Brew Your Own
If you’re ready to make this stout yourself, you can shop the exact recipe kit and gear featured in the video:
👉 Dublin Draught Stout Recipe Kit:
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👉 35L Stainless Steel Brew Kettle:
https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/produ…
👉 Oxebar Kegs:
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Final Thoughts
Brewing a Guinness-inspired dry stout is a great way to stretch your brewing skills beyond pale ales and IPAs. With a simple BIAB setup and a focus on balance over complexity, Rob’s video proves that this iconic style is entirely within reach for home brewers.
Let us know how your stout turns out, how you serve it, and whether you’ve had success with nitrogen pours — and if there’s another classic brew you’d like to see tackled next.
