Most people know that wine goes wonderfully with chocolate. But what about beer? Pairing chocolate and beer is a relatively new idea, but foodies will love it. Thanks to beer’s carbonation, it is a great palate cleanser. And because of all the different varieties of both, chocolate and beer, the flavor possibilities are endless.
Here are some tips to get you started.
1. Match The Strength of Your Chocolate
The first step in pairing chocolate with beer is to find a good match. Both, beer and chocolate come in different strengths and flavors. That makes it important to understand the roles these factors play. For example, if you love white ales, don’t pair them with pure dark chocolate. Instead, find a beer that isn’t acidic and combine it with a citrus flavored chocolate. Our Dark Chocolate filled with Tangerine would be a perfect match. The strengths and flavors will compliment each other and make a party in your mouth.
2. Experiment With Your Chocolate
One of the best things about chocolate and beer pairings is that it lets you play with your food. You could start safe and match a coffee stout with our 50% Milk Chocolate or our 58% Choco Coffee. Or, you can go wild and create a new flavor sensation. How about a bitter ale paired with our Tropical Carnival Pack of filled chocolates? Or Chocolate and Mint combined with a lighter brew? When you’re mixing beer and chocolate, it’s ok to play with your food. All that matters is that you find a combo that works for you.
3. Take Your Chocolate Up A Notch
Another great way to sample chocolate and beer together is with fun desserts. Instead of eating a chocolate bar, why not make a chocolate tart or mousse? This gives you the freedom to match your confectionaries to your brews. You could pick a spiced ale and pair it with a milk chocolate dessert. Or you could make an incredible, decadent dark chocolate cake and have it with a lager. The possibilities are endless.
Chocolate and beer pairings may be new to you, but once you try this combination, you’ll never look back. Here at Sense Ecuador, we have a wide selection of premium chocolates, you’ll find exactly what you need to match your favorite beers.
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