{"product_id":"american-stout","title":"Dark Reconnaissance All-Grain Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDark Reconnaissance — Sweet Stout (Milk Stout)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0%   |   \u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28   |   \u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 SRM (jet black)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery mission has its dark side. Dark Reconnaissance is a rich, full-bodied Milk Stout built on a complex grain bill of Maris Otter, flaked oats, flaked barley, and Midnight Wheat, with Chocolate Malt and lactose rounding out a deep, velvety finish. Notes of dark chocolate, subtle roast, and a creamy sweetness make this a beer that moves quietly but hits with precision. Complex enough to challenge the experienced brewer, structured enough to guide you through every step. Brew it. Recon complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrain Bill\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaris Otter\u003c\/strong\u003e — nearly half the bill, for rich malt character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaked Oats\u003c\/strong\u003e — a silky, smooth mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel 60L and Caramel 20L\u003c\/strong\u003e — layered caramel sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Wheat and Chocolate Malt\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep color and roasted flavor without harsh bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaked Barley\u003c\/strong\u003e — extra body and classic stout creaminess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLactose (milk sugar)\u003c\/strong\u003e — unfermentable sweetness, stirred in with 10 minutes left in the boil for the signature milk stout finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHops\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum\u003c\/strong\u003e for bittering and \u003cstrong\u003eFuggle\u003c\/strong\u003e late in the boil — hops play a supporting role while the malt and lactose take the lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYeast\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLalBrew Nottingham\u003c\/strong\u003e (dry)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJet black with a tan head, aromas of chocolate and light roast, a smooth and creamy body, and a subtly sweet, dessert-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStout lovers, cold-weather brewing, and anyone who wants their first all-grain batch to taste like it came from a nitro tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvery Kit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pre-milled, vacuum-sealed grain bill — no scale, no mill required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHops pre-weighed and bagged by addition, so you add what the recipe calls for, when it calls for it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reliable dry yeast strain — no starter, no smack pack, no temperature-sensitive liquid yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny specialty ingredients, such as lactose, lemon peel, whirlfloc, or yeast nutrient, pre-measured and bagged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full recipe instruction card with mash schedule, boil time, and water volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle caps, sized for your full batch — not something you have to source yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriming sugar, pre-measured for bottling day — ready to go when your beer is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Premium Kit Without the Premium Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of the big-name kit sellers stop at grain, hops, and instructions — yeast, priming sugar, bottle caps, and even grain bags get sold as separate add-ons. MoreBeer, for example, states outright that its recipe kits “DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar.” Add those items up at most retailers and you're looking at another $10–$15 on top of the kit price before you can actually finish a batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Kettle \u0026amp; Keg kit already includes the dry yeast, the bottle caps, and the priming sugar. What you see is what it costs to go from box to bottle — no surprise add-ons at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever brewed before? Head to our Brewer's Resources page for a full walkthrough of every step, written for someone doing this for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kettle and Keg Brew Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50102609543388,"sku":"KIT-RECONNAISSANCE -5GL","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/6983\/8300\/files\/Grey_Final_Dark.png?v=1791548859","url":"https:\/\/kettleandkegbrew.com\/products\/american-stout","provider":"Kettle and Keg Brew Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}