Beer (and beer pics!)

[govols/cc]

I didn't think so either, but picked up a single in a WTH moment. It really surprised me. Not a real strong Chocolate taste, more of just a hint of it and really smooth. I've now had quite a few over the last week or so, and am still impressed.

Wonder if it's anything like this one

 

[chatsworth_vol]

Wonder if it's anything like this one

Wtf, that is not a combo I ever expected in a beer. I guess it could work.

 

[govols/cc]

Wtf, that is not a combo I ever expected in a beer. I guess it could work.

It doesn't exactly taste like a Reese's cup.

 

[SpecialKVolfan20]

Chocolate is delicious in beer....

 

[govols/cc]

Chocolate is delicious in beer....

The one I posted has sort of a tootsie roll flavor and maybe a hint of peanut butter. It's pretty good. Not something you're gonna want to pound a 6 pack of but a good change of pace.

 

[VolnTitan]

Found a new one to me this week. It is really something different and I am digging it. Shock Top Shocolate wheat.

Chocolate and cocoa nibs are fine...artificial sweeteners are not. I'll pass

 

[Tzettler87]

Chocolate is delicious in beer....

Agreed, many of the stouts that I enjoy have chocolate in them. As a matter of fact I just had a chocolate peanut butter stout (Count Pnut - green room brewery) in Jacksonville last weekend that was enjoyable but maybe a little too nut flavored if anything.

 

[9296potsguy]

Agreed, many of the stouts that I enjoy have chocolate in them. As a matter of fact I just had a chocolate peanut butter stout (Count Pnut - green room brewery) in Jacksonville last weekend that was enjoyable but maybe a little too nut flavored if anything.

New guy. Knows beer. Post more.

 

[orange parmejohn]

Chocolate in stout beers just gives a smoother aftertaste, imo. It really just noted more than tasted.

 

[orange parmejohn]

Just tried this for first time.

 

[SamRebel35]

Chocolate in stout beers just gives a smoother aftertaste, imo. It really just noted more than tasted.

Many stouts taste chocolaty without chocolate being added. That smooth velvety mouth feel comes from mashing at slightly higher temperatures. And the Chocolate taste comes from the yeast during fermentation.

 

[VolnTitan]

Remember, that some chocolate stouts/porters, the "Chocolate" refers to chocolate malt and not actual chocolate.

 

[orange parmejohn]

Many stouts taste chocolaty without chocolate being added. That smooth velvety mouth feel comes from mashing at slightly higher temperatures. And the Chocolate taste comes from the yeast during fermentation.

Great point

 

[orange parmejohn]

Remember, that some chocolate stouts/porters, the "Chocolate" refers to chocolate malt and not actual chocolate.

Good point. No idea which brands do or do not use nibs.

 

[Dave1967]

Duff beer is pretty good

 

[VolnTitan]

It would say on the bottle most likely if the nibs or actual chocolate added.

 

[VolGee4]

I tried a local here in Memphis last week, and it had more of a mocha flavor. Not a fan because I don't drink anything with coffee in it. Because my birthday is later in the week, I picked up Shiner's Birthday Beer to see how it is.

 

[LotteryPick]

Any Gueze fans? Tried one on NYE and it's something I could get into.

Tasted like a really tart apple with some funk at the end.

I'm a huge Saison fan.

 

[xJesusx56]

Boon's Gueze Lambic wasn't bad. I enjoy Lindeman's Framboise and Kriek for a change of pace on occasion as well.

 

[LotteryPick]

Boon's Gueze Lambic wasn't bad. I enjoy Lindeman's Framboise and Kriek for a change of pace on occasion as well.

That's what I had. Good introduction to the style.

 

[xJesusx56]

Try Lindeman's. The Gueze Lambic is the base. The Framboise and Kriek add raspberries and cherries respectively to that base. Sweeter and more tart, but still has that "bite" to it.

 

[LotteryPick]

I plan on it. Thanks!

 

[9296potsguy]

Any Gueze fans? Tried one on NYE and it's something I could get into.

Tasted like a really tart apple with some funk at the end.

I'm a huge Saison fan.

I have a few bottles of Cantillion laying around. Look for good American Wild Ales. You may be surprised. I have tons of Crooked Stave laying around.

 

[xJesusx56]

I have a few bottles of Cantillion laying around. Look for good American Wild Ales. You may be surprised. I have tons of Crooked Stave laying around.

Have you tried the New Belgium Le Terroir? I thought it was fantastic.

 

[9296potsguy]

Have you tried the New Belgium Le Terroir? I thought it was fantastic.

I'm not usually a fan of NB beers but Le Terrior and La Folie are both great beers.