{"product_id":"lactose","title":"Lactose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLasting Sweetness • Creamy Full Body • Milkshake IPA \u0026amp; Sweet Stout Essential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLactose is milk sugar — the one sugar brewers yeast cannot ferment — prized for adding permanent sweetness, creamy body, and a soft, rounded mouthfeel to finished beer. Because it survives fermentation completely intact, every ounce you add stays in the glass, which is exactly what gives milk stouts and milkshake IPAs their signature plush character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLactose contributes 35 PPG to original gravity and a negligible 1 °Lovibond of color, but unlike other sugars those gravity points never ferment out — they remain as residual sweetness and body in the final beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, lasting milky sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy, rounded mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeably fuller body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens roast and hop bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral aroma — sweetness without flavor clutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA modest addition rounds the palate and takes the edge off bitterness; larger additions create the dessert-like creaminess that defines sweet stouts and pastry-style beers. Note that lactose is unsuitable for guests with dairy or lactose intolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLactose is a staple ingredient in many sweet, full-bodied styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet (Milk) Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilkshake IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastry Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruited Smoothie-Style Sour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Seltzer (body builder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDessert Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ale Variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also smooths fruited sours and balances intensely roasted or heavily hopped recipes that finish too sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLactose is typically used at 0.5–1 lb per 5 gallons. A half pound adds subtle creaminess and body; a full pound delivers the unmistakable sweet, milky richness of a classic milk stout or milkshake IPA. Add it in the final 10–15 minutes of the boil to sanitize and dissolve it fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn milkshake IPAs, pair lactose with vanilla and fruit additions over a hazy, low-bitterness base — the lactose is what ties those flavors into a creamy whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 35 (non-fermentable — remains in the finished beer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 1 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Sweet, creamy, full body, unfermentable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 0.5–1 lb per 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Milk stouts, milkshake IPAs, pastry stouts, fruited sours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing a classic sweet stout, a fruit-laden milkshake IPA, or a decadent pastry porter, Lactose provides the lasting sweetness and creamy body no fermentable sugar can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930632741062,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/lactose.png?v=1781145634","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/lactose","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}