These are the best brownies I’ve ever had in my entire life – Read the text I received few hours after I dropped a plate with a couple of these fudgy guinness stout chocolate brownies at my neighbor’s door.
I mentioned in a previous post we don’t really drink but I do happen to love making grown up treats, like these out of this world stout brownies. Now of course, some might say “why on Earth would you ruin a good batch of brownies just by adding stout to it?” or even worst “why opening a bottle of stout just for a pan of brownies?”. My lovelies, if you have never tried stout brownies, you are missing out.
While you can hardly taste the beer in these brownies, the stout enhances the flavor making these one of the richest and moistest brownies in the whole wide world!
I’ve made these stout chocolate brownies for the first time last year on St. Patrick’s day and have had a post-it note in my office ever since to make them again and share my thoughts with you.
The recipe comes from Bon Appetit and I pretty much kept it the same. Actually, the only thing I did not do was the stout chocolate frosting. As soon as I removed my brownies from the oven I grated about 1 ounce of dark chocolate over let and let the warmth of the brownies to slowly melt it. I did play a little bit with some melted chocolate on few of them once they were cooled, but whatever you decide to do, these brownies will soon become one of your favorite!
Keep in mind, because these are really rich and moist, it’s best to cut the brownies in 20 pieces. A little bite will satisfy your cravings.
Of course, the hardest part is actually waiting for the brownies to cool down so you can cut them. You need a lot of will powder. My suggestion is to make them the night before and just let cool overnight on the kitchen counter. You might end up waking up in the middle of the night thinking about them, but don’t give it. Let them cool completely before digging in.
If you do not have any stout on hand and don’t feel like buying a six-pack just for these brownies, go to your local (cost plus) World Market. They sell individual bottles.
Guinness stout chocolate brownies recipe
Yields 20 bars
The nuttiness of the stout enhances the flavor making these Guinness stout chocolate brownies so rich and fudgy, it will be love at first bite.
20 minPrep Time
40 minCook Time
5 hrTotal Time
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup stout ( I used Guinness)
- 12 oz chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark or a combo of both)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 oz. chocolate to grate over the warm brownies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium sauce-pan bring the stout to boil and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
- In a medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and the chocolate and butter. With a hand whisk, stir until melted and smooth.
- In a mixing bow, with the paddle attachment on, beat on low speed sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour in melted chocolate, and the reduced stout.
- Fold in flour and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake brownies in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the top begins to crack.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Optional you can grate 1 oz of chocolate over the brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven.
- Once the entire brownie is cooled, cut into 20 bars.
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Happy Baking,
Roxana
FAQs
What can I mix with Guinness? There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you can mix with Guinness. Mix champagne for a bubbly finish, rum for a deep richness, or ginger beer for some spice.
What flavors go with Guinness? ›
Guinness is a hearty beer with notes of coffee and dark chocolate. It pairs well with soda bread, a staple in Ireland. Clavin said a classic cheese board is a good snack pairing, with strawberry preserves and sharp Irish cheddar, Gouda, Asiago or Pecorino Romano cheeses to contrast the sweetness of the beer.
Did Guinness change their recipe? ›
The Irish beer is removing fish guts. Yep, they were in there. Guinness, the famed Irish brewery, is changing its recipe for the first time in 256 years.
What's the difference between Guinness stout and Extra Stout? ›
Unlike Guinness Draught, which has a standard alcohol content, the ABV of Guinness Extra Stout may vary depending on the region. In North America, most bottles have an ABV of 5.6%. This makes Guinness Extra Stout notably stronger. This beer is perfect if you want something more powerful to quench your thirst.
Should Guinness Extra stout be refrigerated? ›
Air and light are the too biggest enemies to storing beer. If you can, store them somewhere that stays under 60-65 degrees. If not, they should be OK at normal room temp of around 70-72.
How long before Guinness goes bad? ›
The first number after the L is the last digit of the year of manufacture. The following three numbers is the day of the year out of 365 days, as per the Julian calendar. ... the shelf life for Guinness is 10 months.
Can you drink Guinness Extra Stout out of the bottle? ›
While Guinness from a bottle should be drunk from the bottle, Guinness from a can should be poured into a glass prior to the first sip. To start, brewers at Guinness suggest your beer be chilled to approximately 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
Should you pour canned Guinness? ›
Your perfect pint, complete with its creamy white head, just domed proud of the glass rim, is then ready to drink. At home, you should let the can chill for at least 24 hours before pouring the contents of the can into a large glass in one smooth action.
Does Guinness have a chocolate flavor? ›
Guinness has a malty sweetness and a hoppy bitterness, with notes of coffee and chocolate. A roasted flavor also comes through, courtesy of the roasted unmalted barley that goes into its brewing. It has a sweet nose, with hints of malt breaking through, and its palate is smooth, creamy, and balanced.
What is Guinness and cider called? ›
The Snakebite Drink made with equal parts Guinness and hard cider may just be your new favorite beverage! Crisp, refreshing cider is accented perfectly with a layer of dark, creamy beer in this tasty beer co*cktail.
Meat in Guinness Stew – beef OR lamb
Traditionally, Guinness Stew is made with lamb. But in many parts of the world including here in Australia and North America, Guinness Stew is more commonly made with beef. I hope the Irish aren't offended! 🙂 I've made it with lamb and to be honest, I do prefer it with beef.
Why is Guinness so expensive? ›
UK Debt Expert personal finance expert Maxine McCreadie said: “Inflation has significantly pushed up the price of Guinness, just like it has other beverages.
What country drinks the most Guinness? ›
China is the single biggest worldwide alcohol market, especially for imported craft beers like Guinness. The United Kingdom is the only sovereign state to consume more Guinness than Ireland. In 2023, a pub in Worcester claimed to offer the cheapest pint of Guinness in the UK, at £2.
Why does Guinness taste different in the US than Ireland? ›
Any time between when a beer is made and when it's poured will naturally decrease the freshness. Guinness Draught Stout is, in fact, fresher in Ireland simply because it's made there.” Exportation can exacerbate the situation, according to Ethan Fixell, a Certified Cicerone and beverage expert.
What does Guinness mix well with? ›
14 Genius Guinness co*cktails
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- Guinness Chocolate Milk. Kitchen Tested. ...
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- Chocolate Guinness Beer Floats with Salted Dulce De Leche Sauce. ...
- Irish Car Bomb Ice Cream Float. ...
- Guinness Affa*gato.
Some believe it's all about the classic 45-degree angle, pouring into a glass in one go before leaving to settle. However, others believe the magic lies in the hard pour, also known as “the flip”. Using a clean can, flip the can upside down into the glass lifting out slowly as the liquid rises to meet it.
Is Guinness Extra Stout served warm or cold? ›
Guiness is a stout - it will taste best a little below normal room temperature, but certainly not chilled as much as a lager. In Britain and Ireland it is invariably served at cellar temperature.
Is Guinness Extra Stout a beer? ›
A direct descendant of our archival recipes, Guinness Extra Stout is based on a beer first brewed in 1821, when Arthur Guinness II set down precise instructions for brewing his Superior Porter. Sharp and crisp to the taste with the trademark Guinness flavors at its core.
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