Theobroma by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

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Beer specs

Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: 13 SRM

Beer details: Rating: 89; Theobroma; Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery · Milton, DE; Variety: Ale · Non-traditional / Hybrid / Mixed Ale · Chile Beer; Alcohol: ABV 9.00% / ABW 8.00%; Preferred vessel: Pint glass; Color: Red/Brown (American Amber) (13 SRM); Added by Phil Dokas; Last updated by Campah

This beer is based on chemical analysis of pottery fragments found in Honduras which revealed the earliest known alcoholic chocolate drink used by early civilizations to toast special occasions. The discovery of this beverage pushed back the earliest use of cocoa for human consumption more than 500 years to 1200 BC. As per the analysis, Dogfish Head’s Theobroma (translated into ‘food of the gods’) is brewed with Aztec cocoa powder and cocoa nibs (from our friends at Askinosie Chocolate), honey, chilies, and annatto (fragrant tree seeds).

Spicy, Sweet, Honey, Amber, Bittersweet

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Reviews

Review by Scott C

Rating: 90

Scott C

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Manchester, CT

Aug. 7th, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.

Comment:
Smell is sweet, immediate mouthfeel is lite and taste is sweet, slightly candy-ish. However, the aftertaste left my tongue feeling slightly warm - likely from the chilies. A very interesting, tasty beer.

Characteristics: spicy sweet
Review by Campah

Rating: 87

Campah

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Bangor, ME

Sept. 8th, 2009 at 5:02 p.m.

Comment:
Definitely one of the more interesting beer’s I’ve had. Not as heavy or sweet as I was expecting, but has a definite sweet honey taste and a very nice aroma. After the first couple of sips, my whole mouth was warm, but not too hot.

It’s hard to find something to compare it to, but I would get this beer again.

Characteristics: amber different honey spicy sweet
Review by Lobsterman

Rating: 92

Lobsterman

drank this beer from a Goblet in Portland, ME

Sept. 10th, 2009 at 2:55 p.m.

Comment:
Pours a light red/brown with a quick head & no lacing. Nose of subtle cocoa & honey spice. Flavor is sharp, cocoa sweetness & bitterness combined with the chilies, honey & spices. The finish is spice & alcohol warming. ‘Dogfish Head’ is commended again for using another “Old World” recipe to create a fantastic brew!

Characteristics: bittersweet sharp spicy
Review by Steve McKinney

Rating: 90

Steve McKinney

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Washington, DC

Sept. 14th, 2009 at 9:28 a.m.

Comment:
Slight sweet taste, wonderful aroma. The spicy after taste added to the whole experience. The lady loved it also

Characteristics: spicy sweet