Try cocoa nibs from a health food store and add them to the fermenter at the start.
This will be the first time I've brewed a stout. I've heard good things about the Ritchie's simply stout. Any advice
One of my posts got a mention :)A few threads on the subject -
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/cacao-nibs.83315/
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/adding-chocolate-to-a-stout.79412/
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/bourbon-soaked-cocoa-nibs-in-stout-kit.93967/
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/cocoa-nib-soak-advice.76563/
How many grams did you use?I've just done a St Peter's Cream Stout with coffee and cocoa nibs (from Tesco). Soaked the nibs in vodka overnight to sterilise them and then added them to the FV (in mesh bags) for 3 days. It's important not to leave them in too long, as they can turn very bitter. I haven't tasted the beer yet as it's still conditioning, but the smell was fantastic - definite chocolate aroma.
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