Can a Sweet Stout be achieved without adding lactose? I am creating my first sweet stout and was wondering if this was possible. According to BeerSmith, I will hit all the numbers for a Sweet Stout per BJCP, but there is no way to calculate the sweetness of it. The characteristics of the Dry Stout and Sweet Stout are close, so is the sweetness of the beer really the deciding factor between the two?
Grain Bill (for 5 gal.):
6.75 lbs Dark LME
1.00 lbs 60L Crystal Malt
1.00 lbs Chocolate Malt
0.25 lbs Black Patent Malt
0.50 lbs Roasted Barley
Using Wyeast #1084 Irish Ale yeast.
If I need the lactose, when is it best to add?
Grain Bill (for 5 gal.):
6.75 lbs Dark LME
1.00 lbs 60L Crystal Malt
1.00 lbs Chocolate Malt
0.25 lbs Black Patent Malt
0.50 lbs Roasted Barley
Using Wyeast #1084 Irish Ale yeast.
If I need the lactose, when is it best to add?