Namesake Coffee Ethiopia Shakiso & Xocolatl Ripple Effect
Pairing Namesake Coffee’s Ethiopia Shakiso coffee with Xocolatl Ripple Effect, a 60% dark chocolate bar made with smoked cacao and raspberries.
Dungeon Master, Brewmaster
Tobias Cichon of Rabid Brewing writes about how Dungeons & Dragons can bring community and purpose to brewery taprooms.
IPA Chocolate Bars
IPA are the most popular styles in craft beer, and craft chocolate makers are working with IPAs and their fruity hop flavors to create craft chocolate bars to appeal to beer lovers and chocolate lovers alike.
Fruity and Alcohol-Free: Non-Alcoholic Fruited Sours
Brewers from Athletic Brewing, Self-Care Brewing, and Untitled Art share the secrets behind brewing excellent non-alcoholic fruited sours.
Hoppy and Free: Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA Takes Flight
Brewers from Self-Care, Athletic Brewing, Two Roads Brewing, and Sam Adams shares their secrets behind brewing excellent non-alcoholic Hazy IPAs.
Roasty & Alcohol-Free: Brewing Non-Alcoholic Stouts
Brewers from Athletic Brewing, Untitled Art Brewing, and Big Drop Brewing share their secrets behind brewing good non-alcoholic stouts and porters.
Pairing Belgian Dubbels with Craft Chocolate
Belgian Dubbels can pair beautifully with several different types of craft chocolate, as Advanced Cicerone David Nilsen explains here.
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.
Cool Beans - December 9
A quick Bean to Barstool round-up covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!
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.
Cool Beans - November 18
A quick Bean to Barstool round-up covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!
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.
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.
Cool Beans - November 4, 2024
A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!
Cool Beans - October 21, 2024
A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!
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.
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.
Cool Beans - October 7, 2024
A quick digest on Bean to Barstool covering the latest craft chocolate bars we're excited about!
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!
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?