kai2k1 0 #1 February 6, 2004 Samuel Adams has produced a limited edition Chocolate Bock just in time for Valentine's Day. Boston Beer Co., brewer of Sam Adams beers, made just 50,000 wine-size bottles of the beer for the entire country. Each carries a retail price of $14-15. "People come in and look for them. I get customers who come in and tell me what's coming out and say they want me to get them some," Rich Valerius, beverage manager at Keller's IGA in Clifton. told the Cincinnati Post. "They're like kids in a candy store." Unlike several other high-priced high-alcohol beers from Boston Beer (Sam Adams Triple Bock, Millennium, and Utopia) Chocolate Bock is designed to be consumed immediately rather than aged. Like the higher alcohol beers, it comes in a special bottle, in this case with an embossed pewter. The beer is a traditional bock — dark, full-bodied, with more malt than hops — but with an added chocolate flavor. It's about 5.6% alcohol by volume, considerably less than Sam Adams Double Bock, its regular seasonal bock beer, at 8.5%. Chocolate Bock doesn't use chocolate as ingredient, said Boston Beer spokeswoman Michelle Sullivan. The barley malt used to make the beer is infused with chocolate flavor from cocoa nibs supplied by a California chocolate company. "We are certainly charging a premium price for these beers, but for us it's not about the money. We're doing it to show beer drinkers what's at the other end of the beer spectrum — to expose people to flavors in beer that they're never had before," Sullivan said. Although making Chocolate Bock was conceived as a one-time effort, the company might do it again, likely at the same time of year, she said. _________________________________________________ There's no way I'm paying $15.00 for a bottle of beer... There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #2 February 6, 2004 MMMMM, beeer, MMMMM chocolate, MMMMMMMMMMM chocolate beer.... Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuffit 0 #3 February 6, 2004 QuoteThere's no way I'm paying $15.00 for a bottle of beer... Especially a beer made by Sam Adams. They make it sound like they are the first ones to ever use chocolate in a beer recipe. What a fucking joke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 20 #4 February 6, 2004 Its better than the $100 a bottle the millenium was going for There are already comparable beers with infused chocolate for $4 a pint at the most expensive. I'd try those instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #5 February 6, 2004 I've paid a lot more for Trappist and other specialty brews on occasion. It's just for the novelty, I don't believe consumers are going to stock up on beer that dings them $15/bottle when they can get 6 bottles of excellent product for the same price. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuffit 0 #6 February 6, 2004 or the $125 for the utopia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #7 February 6, 2004 Chocolate beer? Ohhhh yeah... just the thought of my two favorite things mixed together makes me... Sorry. Be right back. Gotta go change my pants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuffit 0 #8 February 6, 2004 QuoteI've paid a lot more for Trappist and other specialty brews on occasion. It's just for the novelty, I don't believe consumers are going to stock up on beer that dings them $15/bottle when they can get 6 bottles of excellent product for the same price. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO That is why there is a difference between "novelty" drinkers and beer drinkers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #9 February 6, 2004 Chocolate and beer just don't go together, in my opinion. I like Sam Adams, but I'll stick to their regular beer!-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 February 6, 2004 No kidding on that. Most good porters have hice roast flavors that are reminscent of coffee and chocolate. In fact, Chocolate Prters are one of my favorites. Firestone-Walker's Reserve Porter is a great example of it. In fact, many porters advertise as "Chocolate Porter." Some actually have chocolate in them. Chocolate porters can be found - and cost much less than this chocolate bock. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #11 February 6, 2004 That is why there is a difference between "novelty" drinkers and beer drinkers. *** Do tell us, Don Pardo, what's behind Door Number One. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuffit 0 #12 February 6, 2004 I guess I was making the assumption that you are part of that "novelty" group due to the fact that you admitted to paying that much for a "special" beer when I got 5 or 6 22 ozer's that were each ten times better than yours, all of them totalling the price you paid for one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #13 February 7, 2004 Okay. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casurf1978 0 #14 February 7, 2004 QuoteIts better than the $100 a bottle the millenium was going for There are already comparable beers with infused chocolate for $4 a pint at the most expensive. I'd try those instead. Doesnt Samuel Smiths make a choc beer too or am I tripping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #15 February 7, 2004 QuoteChocolate beer? Ohhhh yeah... just the thought of my two favorite things mixed together makes me... Sorry. Be right back. Gotta go change my pants. It's these things in our lives that make us realize why WE personaly can identify with Homer Simpson (more often than we a proud of)_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #16 February 7, 2004 Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout certainly has hints of chocolate flavor to it. The smell and taste have hints of bitter chocolate, though I doubt that there is any in it. It's probably due to the heavy maltiness, with the chocolaty bitterness to it. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ringheathen 0 #17 February 7, 2004 In general, Sam Adams isn't bad for a pseudo microbrew. However, I'd doubt it's anywhere near as good as Youngs - Double Chocolate Stout. It comes in a 20ish oz bottle or a nitrogen charged can. I recommend the can. A truly unique and tasty beer. It's not sweet.... -Josh If you have time to panic, you have time to do something more productive. -Me* *Ron has accused me of plagiarizing this quote. He attributes it to Douglas Adams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #18 February 7, 2004 I like Sam Adams but I bet I can homebrew a chocolate stout or porter that tastes just as good and costs a lot less. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 February 7, 2004 QuoteThere's no way I'm paying $15.00 for a bottle of beer... Not even for little ole me?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #20 February 8, 2004 QuoteHowever, I'd doubt it's anywhere near as good as Youngs - Double Chocolate Stout. It comes in a 20ish oz bottle or a nitrogen charged can. I recommend the can. I had a can of this a few days back. Seriously good beer. Plus it was fun dissecting the widget at the bar and hearing everyone's theory as to how it works. http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/rate_results/152/73/latest/0/JackTheRipper/ Edit to add my beeradvocate.com review Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #21 February 8, 2004 Quote Chocolate Bock doesn't use chocolate as ingredient, said Boston Beer spokeswoman Michelle Sullivan. The barley malt used to make the beer is infused with chocolate flavor from cocoa nibs supplied by a California chocolate company. Quote Wow, at first I was thinking here is a good beer to try, I've tried other chocolate varieties before and they were pretty decent. (Keep in mind I am not a huge beer drinker/connoisseure or anything) Chocolate is Good $15.00 for a bottle of beer and no real chocolate??? Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydivingNurse 0 #22 February 8, 2004 I thought they used Sharffen Berger (sp?) chocolate in this beer. $15 would be a good price, in Pittsburgh it was selling for $23 a bottle I haven't tried it, but for that kind of money it better be fantastic... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NoShitThereIWas 0 #23 February 8, 2004 Maybe it is made with chocolate They said chocolate "flavor" from cocoa nibs. What the hell is a cocoa nib? Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #24 February 9, 2004 QuoteI like Sam Adams but I bet I can homebrew a chocolate stout or porter that tastes just as good and costs a lot less. Well then...homebrew away!!!! Let us know when it's available...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kai2k1 0 #25 February 9, 2004 I have no clue what a chocolate nib is. I thought it might be when youre nibbling on chocolate? There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
SkydivingNurse 0 #22 February 8, 2004 I thought they used Sharffen Berger (sp?) chocolate in this beer. $15 would be a good price, in Pittsburgh it was selling for $23 a bottle I haven't tried it, but for that kind of money it better be fantastic... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #23 February 8, 2004 Maybe it is made with chocolate They said chocolate "flavor" from cocoa nibs. What the hell is a cocoa nib? Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 February 9, 2004 QuoteI like Sam Adams but I bet I can homebrew a chocolate stout or porter that tastes just as good and costs a lot less. Well then...homebrew away!!!! Let us know when it's available...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #25 February 9, 2004 I have no clue what a chocolate nib is. I thought it might be when youre nibbling on chocolate? There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
