These Stout Chocolate Brownies are rich, dark, and deeply satisfying — like your favorite fudgy brownie just made friends with a pint of stout.

The beer adds roasted malt depth, subtle bitterness, and a little extra chewiness that takes these brownies to the next level.

Perfect for dessert trays, beer pairings, or anytime you want a treat with bold, grown-up flavor.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
• ¾ cup stout beer (Guinness, chocolate stout, or oatmeal stout)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips, walnuts, or espresso powder for extra depth

Beer Tip: Use a dry Irish stout, chocolate stout, or smooth porter. Avoid hoppy beers — hops turn bitter when baked.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8″ baking pan with parchment or grease well.

Step 2: Melt Butter & Chocolate

In a saucepan or double boiler, melt butter and chopped chocolate together over low heat, stirring until smooth.

Remove from heat and whisk in the stout beer.

Step 3: Add Sugar & Eggs

Whisk in brown and granulated sugar until glossy.

Add eggs and yolk one at a time, then vanilla, whisking until fully incorporated.

Step 4: Fold in Dry Ingredients

• Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
• Gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Don’t overmix.
• Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.

Step 5: Bake

• Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Cool completely before slicing — they’ll firm up as they rest.

Serving Suggestions

• Top With:
  • Flaky sea salt
  • A drizzle of dark beer chocolate sauce
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• Serve With:
  • Espresso or stout beer float
  • Chocolate stout or milk stout
  • A glass of milk… or bourbon

Beer Pairing

• In the brownies:
  • Guinness
  • Chocolate or oatmeal stout
  • Coffee porter
• In your glass:
  • The same beer for a perfect pairing
  • Milk stout for creaminess
  • Barrel-aged stout for contrast

Final Thoughts

Stout Chocolate Brownies are everything a dessert should be: dense, chewy, rich, and layered with flavor — with the beer adding an edge that makes them truly unforgettable.

Whether you serve them warm, cold, or smothered in ice cream, these brownies are brewed for chocolate lovers who like their dessert with a pint on the side.

Cheers to beer in your brownies and chocolate in your glass! 🍺🍫🔥

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