- Style: Specialty Beer
- Availability: Spring Seasonal, 750 mL Bottles and Draught (limited)
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One of the brightest stars in a city filled with culinary treasures, Christopher Elbow has been handcrafting masterpieces in chocolate for more than ten years. In that time the reputation of his artistic delicacies has spread around the globe. Elbow’s sweets are distinguished by their use of unusual and sometimes surprising flavors and ingredients; in that adventurous spirit we joined forces to bring you a very special Chocolate Ale.
In developing this beer, Elbow and Boulevard brewmaster Steven Pauwels sought to harmonize the interplay of chocolate and malt, with each supporting and enhancing, but not overwhelming, the other. Just the right chocolate was essential. Elbow recommended a rare variety from the Dominican Republic, prized for its robust flavor and aroma, and a personal favorite. More than a mere flavoring, the chocolate — in the form of nibs, or crushed, roasted beans – was incorporated into the brewing process itself.
| Color (EBC) | 41 |
| Bitterness (IBUs) | 24 |
| Original Gravity (Plato) | 20 |
| Terminal Gravity (Plato) | 4 |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 9.1% |
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Chocolate Ale is full of surprises, beginning with a glowing amber hue. The aroma is given over to earthy, fruity cocoa, with just a hint of hops. Smooth layers of dark chocolate intertwine with threads of caramel, vanilla, and nutty malt as the flavor warms and rounds to a bittersweet finish.
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Malts and Adjuncts
Cocoa nibs
Honey Naked oats
Malted wheat
Pale malt
Hops
Hallertau Tradition
Glassware
Tulip Glass
Pairings