Chocolate or Cocoa Beer
All Origin Hybrid/Mixed Lagers or Ale · Brewers Association 2025
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All Origin Hybrid/Mixed Lagers or Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Chocolate Beers are beers of any classic style which incorporate dark chocolate or cocoa in any form. Beers made with white chocolate do not typify this category; however, beers which clearly exhibit attributes typical of white chocolate could be categorized as chocolate beer. When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, competition organizers may create categories which reflect groups of chocolate beers based on underlying beer style or other factors. Brewers may be asked to provide supplemental information about entries in this category to allow for accurate evaluation of diverse entries. Such information might include the underlying beer style upon which the entry is based, or other information unique to the entry such as type or form of chocolate used or other factors which influence perceived sensory outcomes.
Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style
Clear to hazy is acceptable
Can vary with underlying style, but malt sweetness should always be in balance with cocoa flavors and aromas
Hop aroma may vary based on underlying style and often may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter.
Very low to medium-low
Typical of underlying beer style. Attributes derived from chocolate or cocoa should be apparent in all such beers, ranging from subtle to intense, and in harmony with the overall flavor profile of the beer.
Varies with underlying style
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