milk stout
noun
plural milk stouts
: a slightly sweet stout typically brewed with lactose
Milk stout is sweet because ale yeast cannot digest lactose, which remains in the beer as a nonfermentable sugar.—
Christine P. Rhodes
Christine P. RhodesIt's a perfect milk stout: chocolatey and roasty, smooth and creamy, and topped with a velvety head that caresses your every sip.—VinePair.com
VinePair.comAlthough it is originally a 19th-century beer style, milk stout did not gain peak popularity until after World War II.—Jeff Mendel and Keith Villa
Jeff Mendel and Keith VillaWhile a lot of milk stouts tend to get a little heavy-handed with sweetness, this one didn't follow the trend. It tasted like a very standard, tame porter.—Mike Riedel
Mike RiedelExamples of milk stout in a Sentence
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Offering everything from their popular Mustang Oil (a 7.6% chocolate milk stout) to their flagship Faith Healer session IPA, make time to relax and sip while on site.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
In addition to an impressive range of brews—from coffee milk stout to hazy IPA to Czech-style pilsner—there were pillowy pretzel bites to snack on with a choice of ’Gansett beer cheese or agave mustard.
—Madison Trapkin, Saveur, 7 May 2025
Milk Stout Nitro, Left Hand Brewing Co. The quintessential craft brewed milk stout in the U.S., Left Hand Brewing Co.’s Milk Stout Nitro’s ingredient list includes 2-row, crystal, and Munich malts, CTZ and U.S. Goldings hops, and lactose.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This double milk stout made with Peruvian chocolate offers a rich sipping sensation before the fasting begins and is a great party gift.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
The Spooky Pumpkins features real pumpkin and classic fall spices, while the milk stout pairs similar spices with vanilla and cacao in a smooth, dark brew.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
For those looking for a more sweet offering, the oatmeal milk stout offers a creamy, darker brew.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2024
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
In addition to an impressive range of brews—from coffee milk stout to hazy IPA to Czech-style pilsner—there were pillowy pretzel bites to snack on with a choice of ’Gansett beer cheese or agave mustard.
—Madison Trapkin, Saveur, 7 May 2025
Milk Stout Nitro, Left Hand Brewing Co. The quintessential craft brewed milk stout in the U.S., Left Hand Brewing Co.’s Milk Stout Nitro’s ingredient list includes 2-row, crystal, and Munich malts, CTZ and U.S. Goldings hops, and lactose.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This double milk stout made with Peruvian chocolate offers a rich sipping sensation before the fasting begins and is a great party gift.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
The Spooky Pumpkins features real pumpkin and classic fall spices, while the milk stout pairs similar spices with vanilla and cacao in a smooth, dark brew.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
For those looking for a more sweet offering, the oatmeal milk stout offers a creamy, darker brew.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2024
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“Milk stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20stout. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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