Chocolate

Terrapin Reunion ’12 Bottled [PIC]

Terrapin Beer Co (Athens, GA) is spending Monday bottling Reunion Beer 2012.  A collaboration with Shmaltz Brewing, benefitting The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer research (www.imbcr.org). This year’s edition drops the chilis for cinnamon.

Style: Brown Ale(w/ Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon)
Availability: 220z bombers, draft.  Released annually, style Continue Reading →

Boulevard Puts Chocolate On Haitus

Boulevard has placed Chocolate Ale on hiatus in 2013.  They announced today that the beer isn’t permanently retired, just on hold for a while.

It’s no secret that Boulevard faced challenges during the two previous releases of the popular seasonal beer, Continue Reading →

Posted in New Releases, Shmaltz Brewing, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin & Shmaltz Release 2012 Reunion Ale

 Reunion Ale and the great cause the comes with it is back for another year. Terrapin and Shmaltz Brewing have teamed back on up on another edition.  The 2012 collaborative effort is much like last years release, except that chili peppers didn’t make the cut. A small cast change – cinnamon (the spice, not the stripper) joins the group.

The Cause: Virginia MacLean died from complications from her Multiple Myeloma on June 4, 2007. Virginia was not only the inspiration for the REUNION- A Beer for Hope project (now in its sixth year), but an active participant in every facet of its creation. It was her wish that we continue the mission of raising funds for IMBCR and bringing hope to others. Her dream and memory ware carried forward by her fellow Reunion founders Paul McErlean, brewmaster at Shmaltz Brewing Co., and Alan Shapiro, who worked with Virginia at Pete’s Brewing Company during her initial illness. Worldwide, over 1,000 people per day are diagnosed with this cancer of the plasma. IMBCR is one of the world’s leading independent researchers. Their work not only affects myeloma patients, it also produces benefits in areas such as lymphoma and breast cancer.

Style: Brown Ale (w/ Cinnamon, Cocoa Nibs & Shells, Vanilla, Dextrose)
Hops: Willamette
Malts: Pale 2 Row, Victory, Special Roast, Crystal, Brown Malt, Chocolate
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. All Terrapin markets.

7.9% ABV, 38 IBUs 

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, The Bruery

Bruery’s White Chocolate: Wheatwine, Bourbon, Vanilla Beans, Chocolate

The Bruery has announced another mystery beer in the Reserve Society –White Chocolate. Those who are a part of the society have a chance at 6 bottles of this new release, along side 10 bottles of Oude Tart.

So what is it? The base of White Chocolate is a 100% barrel aged wheat wine dubbed White Oak Sap. …a “summer” barley-wine style ale, but made with a wheat heavy grain base, White Oak Sap is aged in used bourbon barrels for nearly a year and comes out rich in flavors of coconut, honey, caramel and vanilla. In addition to this, The Bruery added cacao nibs (chocolate) and vanilla beans. Thus creating White Chocolate

Style: American Strong Ale (Cacao Nibs, Vanilla Beans, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750 ml bottles. Bruery Reserve Society Members
Cellar: Yes, 5 years

14% ABV

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Great Cause, Shmaltz Brewing, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Reunion ’12 Bottled [PIC]

Terrapin Beer Co (Athens, GA) is spending Monday bottling Reunion Beer 2012.  A collaboration with Shmaltz Brewing, benefitting The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer research (www.imbcr.org). This year’s edition drops the chilis for cinnamon.

Style: Brown Ale(w/ Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon)
Availability: 220z bombers, draft.  Released annually, style changes each year.
ETA: August, 2012

7.6% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in SanTan Beer Company

SanTan Looks To Can Sex Panther (Illegal In 9 Countries)

San Tan Brewing Company’s (Chandler, Arizona) Sex Panther is indeed inspired by a scene in Anchorman. (60% of the time, it works everytime.)If you want to hear this kitty purr, you’ve had to find a tap handle with this formidable chocolate porter. (No, it doesn’t smell like gasoline.) San Tan wants to can this silky player, and why not? Everyone deserves something special.  Sex Panther is a chocolate porter, brewed with cocoa and chocolate malt.

2012 Double Chocolate Porter is a late Winter Seasonal that is brewed with Colonial Rosewood Cocoa  and large amounts of Chocolate malt giving this beer a huge chocolaty flavor combined with hints of truffle and molasses. Summit hops are used to balance the sweetness and White Wheat is added to give Sex Panther a smooth, creamy head that lasts all night! Perfectly paired with smoked meats and sweet treats. 

Style: Porter (w/ cocoa nibs)
Hops: Summit
Malts: 2-Row, White Wheat, Caramel , Munich, Special Roast, Chocolate
Availability: Draft. Soon: 16 oz cans
Arrival: TBA

6.9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bootlegger's, New Beers

Bootlegger’s Mint Chocolate Porter

Bootlegger's Mint Chocolate Porter

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Perennial Artisan Ales

Perennial’s Chocolatey House Brew For Chocolate Bar

So another Missouri brewer opted to put their highly touted chocolate ale on hiatus? Don’t fret. Another up and coming Missouri brewery looks to woo those with a love of the cocoa bean.  The above is Perennial Artisanal Ale’s house brew for Bailey’s Chocolate Bar, based in Saint Louis. The bar features 90 beers, chocolate martinis and over 90 beers, including the above.  Even better, this chocolate ale is already available. Don’t expect a heavy stout or porter. This is an amber wheat ale, with a delicate chocolate balance.

This is Bailey’s Chocolate Bar’s luxurious house brew. An approachable yet complex Amber Wheat Ale with deep natural chocolate flavors. Our handcrafted beer is sure to please both beer aficionados and chocolate lovers, alike.  

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ cocoa nibs)
Availability: 750ml bottles at Chocolate Bar – St. Louis.

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Boulevard Brewing

Boulevard Puts Chocolate On Haitus

Boulevard has placed Chocolate Ale on hiatus in 2013.  They announced today that the beer isn’t permanently retired, just on hold for a while.

It’s no secret that Boulevard faced challenges during the two previous releases of the popular seasonal beer, not least of which was satisfying surprisingly strong consumer demand. The company is actively working on several initiatives to help overcome these challenges, for Chocolate Ale as well as its other Smokestack Series seasonal and limited release offerings.

In the meantime, look forward to 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer and Reverb Imperial Pilsner this summer.

by Reid Ramsay