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A Midwest Classic: Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Craft Beer David Nilsen 12/9/24 Craft Beer David Nilsen 12/9/24

A Midwest Classic: Great Lakes Christmas Ale

Great Lakes Christmas Ale is a beloved beer in Ohio and around the Midwest. Here’s the story of how this legendary Cleveland beer came to be.

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Cool Beans - December 9
Cool Beans David Nilsen 12/9/24 Cool Beans David Nilsen 12/9/24

Cool Beans - December 9

A quick Bean to Barstool round-up covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!

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Crafting the Cacao Cosmo Cocktail
cocktails David Nilsen 12/4/24 cocktails David Nilsen 12/4/24

Crafting the Cacao Cosmo Cocktail

Chocolate educator Kathryn Laverack of Cocoa Encounters and pub owner Victoria Hopper of The Brown Cow in Louth, Lincolnshire, share the recipe for their delicious Cacao Cosmo cocktail using cacao nibs.

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Cool Beans - November 18
Cool Beans David Nilsen 11/18/24 Cool Beans David Nilsen 11/18/24

Cool Beans - November 18

A quick Bean to Barstool round-up covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!

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The Coffee Chocolate Bars of Goodnow Farms
Coffee Chocolate David Nilsen 11/14/24 Coffee Chocolate David Nilsen 11/14/24

The Coffee Chocolate Bars of Goodnow Farms

Goodnow Farms Chocolate makes three different craft chocolate bars using craft coffee from Nicaragua, Guatamala, and Sumatra. Here’s the story behind each.

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Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival 2024
Craft Chocolate David Nilsen 11/7/24 Craft Chocolate David Nilsen 11/7/24

Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival 2024

The Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival in Rushville, Indiana, will introduce attendees from an area of the country centered around agriculture to the role of farming in craft chocolate.

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Cool Beans - November 4, 2024
Cool Beans David Nilsen 11/4/24 Cool Beans David Nilsen 11/4/24

Cool Beans - November 4, 2024

A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!

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Cool Beans - October 21, 2024
Cool Beans David Nilsen 10/21/24 Cool Beans David Nilsen 10/21/24

Cool Beans - October 21, 2024

A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!

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We Believe In Victory: Sisters A Chocolate in Ukraine
Craft Chocolate David Nilsen 10/17/24 Craft Chocolate David Nilsen 10/17/24

We Believe In Victory: Sisters A Chocolate in Ukraine

The sisters behind Sisters A Chocolate in Ukraine are crafting beautiful craft chocolate bars in the midst of ongoing violence, hoping to bring a smile to their customers.

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The Spirits-Infused Bars of Goodnow Farms Chocolate
Spirits Chocolate David Nilsen 10/10/24 Spirits Chocolate David Nilsen 10/10/24

The Spirits-Infused Bars of Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Goodnow Farms Chocolate makes several spirits-infused craft chocolate bars using spirits from Boston Harbor Distlllery and Downeast Cider, including Lawley's Rum, Demon Seed Whiskey, Putnam Rye Whiskey, and Unfiltered Hard Cider.

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Cool Beans - October 7, 2024
Cool Beans David Nilsen 10/7/24 Cool Beans David Nilsen 10/7/24

Cool Beans - October 7, 2024

A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!

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Pairing Bourbon Barrel-Aged Beers with Craft Chocolate
Pairing Beer & Chocolate David Nilsen 10/3/24 Pairing Beer & Chocolate David Nilsen 10/3/24

Pairing Bourbon Barrel-Aged Beers with Craft Chocolate

Bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stouts, Barleywines, and other styles are among the most prestigious offerings in craft beer, and they can pair deliciously with craft chocolate. David Nilsen here offers a guide for pairing bourbon barrel-aged beer with craft chocolate!

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Debunking Lager Misconceptions
Craft Beer David Nilsen 10/1/24 Craft Beer David Nilsen 10/1/24

Debunking Lager Misconceptions

There’s a lot of confusion around lagers styles, but what are lagers, how are they different from ales, and what make craft lagers unique?

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Cool Beans - September 23, 2024
Cool Beans David Nilsen 9/23/24 Cool Beans David Nilsen 9/23/24

Cool Beans - September 23, 2024

A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars using beer, wine, spirits, cider, and other interesting ingredients!

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A Dream of Peace: Stranger Craft Chocolate in Ukraine
Craft Chocolate David Nilsen 9/12/24 Craft Chocolate David Nilsen 9/12/24

A Dream of Peace: Stranger Craft Chocolate in Ukraine

Ruslan and Tetiana at Stranger Craft Chocolate in Ukraine are crafting beautiful single origin craft chocolate bars against the backdrop of war, trying to build hope amidst violence.

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Cool Beans - September 9, 2024
Cool Beans David Nilsen 9/9/24 Cool Beans David Nilsen 9/9/24

Cool Beans - September 9, 2024

A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars using beer, wine, spirits, or cider!

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Taprooms and Travel Through the Eyes of a Touring Musician
Final Gravity David Nilsen 9/5/24 Final Gravity David Nilsen 9/5/24

Taprooms and Travel Through the Eyes of a Touring Musician

In this peek at taprooms and travel through the eyes of a touring musician, artist Anna p.s. shares what she wants brewery taprooms to know about live music.

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Great Lakes Oktoberfest Lager
Craft Beer David Nilsen 9/2/24 Craft Beer David Nilsen 9/2/24

Great Lakes Oktoberfest Lager

Here’s the story behind Great Lakes Oktoberfest, a classic Märzen lager brewed in Cleveland, Ohio.

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What “Local” Has To Do With “Craft”
Beer & Chocolate Musings David Nilsen 8/28/24 Beer & Chocolate Musings David Nilsen 8/28/24

What “Local” Has To Do With “Craft”

What does the word "local" have to do with being "craft"? Does it matter where beer and chocolate are made, and where their ingredients come from?

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Pairing Belgian Abbey Ales with Craft Chocolate
Pairing Beer & Chocolate David Nilsen 8/20/24 Pairing Beer & Chocolate David Nilsen 8/20/24

Pairing Belgian Abbey Ales with Craft Chocolate

Belgian abbey ale styles like Dubbel, Tripel, and Quadrupel can pair really well with craft chocolate with just a little bit of planning. David Nilsen, author of Pairing Beer & Chocolate, walks through how to pair Belgian abbey ales with chocolate in this blog post.

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