What Is a Substitute for Stout?

- Porter: Another dark beer with a roasty, chocolatey flavor. Slightly sweeter than stout, usually lower alcohol.

- Irish Red Ale: A reddish brown ale with a caramel-like flavor. Has a light body and is mildly bitter.

- Brown Ale: A dark brown beer with a nutty, toffee-like flavor. Less bitter than stout and can have a creamy texture.

- Belgian Dubbel: A dark, strong Belgian ale with a complex flavor profile that includes fruit, spice, and caramel. Higher in alcohol than most stouts.

- Dark Mild Ale: A dark brown British beer with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Low in alcohol and bitterness.

- Non-alcoholic stout: For those who prefer non-alcoholic alternatives, certain brands produce non-alcoholic stouts that provide the stout's flavor without the alcohol content.

- Coffee or Cocoa Powder: For recipes in which the stout primarily contributes flavor, adding a small amount of cold coffee or cocoa powder can provide similar chocolate and coffee notes.