Dogfish Head - Theobroma
Monday, February 02, 2009
Dogfish Head, you have made my day once again. The Theobroma rules, its an ale brewed with with Aztec cocoa powder, cocoa nibs , honey, chilies, and annatto (fragrant tree seeds). The recipe comes from a chemical analysis of Honduras pottery dating back to 1200 BC. Like the Midas Touch, the Theobroma looks to recreate drinks from previous civilizations. Ignore the whole cocoa flavor, there is little chocolate going on, mostly honey and chilies which provides a nice heated finish. The beer reminds me of the Rogue Chipolte Ale but is much lighter and actually has a more powerful chili flavor. This is one that I would buy again, I am impressed and highly recommend.
http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/Occasional_Rarities/Theobroma/66/index.htm
Posted by mardenhill 2/02/2009 10:41:00 PM
Labels: Beer
