Chocolate

River Rat My Morning Stout Releases Today

River Rat Brewery (Columbia, SC) has released My Morning Stout, brewed with coffee, cocoa nibs, vanilla beans.

…Finally without further adieu, we are releasing our “My Morning Stout”! Made with a special roast coffee, cocoa nibs and vanilla beans. You can Continue Reading →

Cigar City 110K + OT Batch 7 Released

Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) just launched the seventh batch of 110K + OT this week. The brewery subtitles this release – “Death By Chocolate.”

Cigar City 110K+OT Batch 7 is a strong porter, brewed with cocoa nibs from Ecuador and Continue Reading →

Prairie Christmas Bomb! Hits Shelves

Prairie Artisan Ales Christmas Bomb! has hit shelves. Based loosely on the Bomb! Imperial Stout, this festive version is brewed with spices reminiscent of the season.

The regular edition of Bomb! is an imperial stout aged on espresso beans, chocolate, vanilla Continue Reading →

Posted in Seasonal Return, The Bruery

The Bruery Mocha Wednesday makes a reappearance

The Bruery Mocha Wednesday was released this week to Reserve Society members.

The Bruery Mocha Wednesday is a massive imperial stout, featuring coffee and TCHO chocolate. Aged in bourbon barrels.

There is a two bottle limit for members for Mocha. (In addition to the two already allocated.) On sale now through 1/23/14. $33.99 per bottle.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee, Chocolate. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 750ml bottles. Bruery Reserve Society only.
Return: January, 2015

18.6% ABV

Posted in Spiteful Brewing

Spiteful Brewing Malevolence Chocolate Caliente Russian Imperial Stout Released

Spiteful Brewing Malevolence: Chocolate Caliente Russian Imperial Stout releases this week.

The base beer is of course a Russian imperial stout (Malevolence), made even more bold with chili flakes, Aleppo peppers, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and vanilla beans. Inspired by Mexican hot chocolate.

“It’s a big, viscous beer. The sweetness of the base beer makes a nice canvas for the additional spices and ingredients,” said Spiteful co-founder Jason Klein. Spiteful’s original Malevolence Russian Imperial Stout serves as the base beer for the spicy iteration.

Spiteful Brewing Malevolence Chocolate Caliente Russian Imperial Stout is available across Chicago in 22oz bottles.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cinnamon, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla Beans, Peppers, Chili Flakes)
Availability: 22oz Bottles
Return: Early January, 2015

10.5% ABV

Article has been updated to mention this is the first time this beer was packaged. 

Posted in Breckenridge Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Breckenridge Barrel Aged 72 Imperial Goes Nationwide

Breckenridge Brewery will expand their barrel aged offerings nationwide, with the release of Barrel Aged 72 Imperial.  For the first time, the Colorado brewery will package its specialty barrel-aged beers in large format and ship it to all 37 states to which they currently distribute.

Barrel Aged 72 Imperial is the brewery’s chocolate cream stout made with 400 lbs of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory chocolate, then aged in whiskey barrels.

“It’s very exciting that we’ll have the ability to produce these unique, one-off beers at a significantly larger scale,” remarks Todd Usry, Brewmaster and Director of Brewing Operations at Breckenridge Brewery.  “Until now, distribution of our barrel-aged varieties has been mostly limited to our home market due to capacity constraints.  With the features in place at our new brewery, we’re going to be able to share these notable releases with consumers across the country.”

Breckenridge Barrel Aged 72 Imperial will be available in 22oz bottles in all 37 states the they currently distribute to.

Style: Milk Stout (w/ Chocolate. Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Arrival: December, 2014

7.2% ABV

Posted in New Releases, River Rat Brewery

River Rat My Morning Stout Releases Today

River Rat Brewery (Columbia, SC) has released My Morning Stout, brewed with coffee, cocoa nibs, vanilla beans.

…Finally without further adieu, we are releasing our “My Morning Stout”! Made with a special roast coffee, cocoa nibs and vanilla beans. You can truly enjoy this beer anytime of day or night with a smile!

River Rat My Morning Stout goes on sale today.

Style: Stout (w/ Vanilla Beans, Coffee, Cocoa Nibs)
Availability:
Arrival: 12/4/14

6.9% ABV

Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Cigar City 110K + OT Batch 7 Released

Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) just launched the seventh batch of 110K + OT this week. The brewery subtitles this release – “Death By Chocolate.”

Cigar City 110K+OT Batch 7 is a strong porter, brewed with cocoa nibs from Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.

Currently on tap at Cigar City, bottles will hit distribution soon.

Style: Imperial Porter (w/ Cocoa Nibs)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft.
Arrival: December, 2014

10% ABV

Posted in New Releases, Prairie Artisanal Ales

Prairie Christmas Bomb! Hits Shelves

Prairie Artisan Ales Christmas Bomb! has hit shelves. Based loosely on the Bomb! Imperial Stout, this festive version is brewed with spices reminiscent of the season.

The regular edition of Bomb! is an imperial stout aged on espresso beans, chocolate, vanilla beans, and ancho chile peppers, finishing at bold 13% The brewery has not disclosed the extra seasonal spices in Christmas Bomb!

Prairie Christmas Bomb! is available in 12oz bottles.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee, Chocolate, Vanilla Beans, Chilies, Spices)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Distribution: OK, TX, AR, GA, & Shelton Brothers territories

Arrival: Mid to Late November, 2014

13% ABV

Check out the Home Alone references on the label…

Posted in Don't Miss This, Firestone Walker Brewing, New Releases

Firestone Walker Winter Bundle Features Velvet Mocha Merlin

Firestone Walker is now shipping a four bottle bundle that contains Velvet Mocha Merlin. The beer is seasonal offering Velvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout infused with Intelligentsia espresso beans and cocoa nibs.

All of the smooth textures and roasty dark chocolate goodness of our seasonal Velvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout with the added infusion of Intelligentsia Coffee House aromas and cocoa dusted chocolate truffle flavors.

Firestone Walker Velvet Mocha Merlin is only available in the Winter Bundle pack.

Style: Oatmeal Stout (w/ Coffee, Cocoa Nibs)
Hops: Fuggle
Malts: Maris Otter, 2-Row Pale, Roast Barley, English Dark Caramel, Medium Caramel, Carafa Malt, Oats

Availability: 22oz Bottles. Winter Bundle Only. Draft, Limited
Release: November, 2014

5.5% ABV, 27 IBUs