The following list contains a list of ingredients used to brew guinness stout, and also the various types of stout brewed by Guinness. Malt A type of barley which is first germinated then roasted to create maltose a natural sugar which contributes to the black colour of stout and also provides the life giving properties for the yeast to live on.
Yeast produces alcohol as a natural byproduct.
Until 1987 the majority of malt was supplied by Minch- Norton of New Market, Dublin. Barley This gives stout its body, which can be experienced in the smooth texture of Guinness Stout and its ability to hold nitrogen, hence the fact that a good stout takes time to settle. Hops Hops give Stout its slightly bitter, yet fresh taste. Hops have been used since ancient Eygpt, as they provide preservative properties when infused. This process removes the fermentable sugar and flavour form the grains, this liquor is used in the next stage of the brewing process.