The History of Organic Chocolate Stout

Innovators in Certified Organic beers, Samuel Smith began to ship the first organic beers to the US in the mid-1990s. Organic Cider and Organic fruit beers followed starting in 2007, and after many months of test brews & intensive tasting Organic Chocolate Stout was released in September, 2012. UK Soil Association and USDA Certified Organic.

A note about the label: the term "Theobroma cacao" that appears on the label is the scientific name for the cacao tree, and the illustration is of the pod from this tree, source of chocolate.

Taste

Full body; roasted barley flavor; fruity notes from the Samuel Smith yeast strain support lush chocolate aroma, taste & finish.

Serving Suggestion

Great with a bowl of mixed nuts, with sharp cheeses, or with a classic molé sauce entrée. For dessert, try with complementary white, milk or dark chocolate; hazelnut biscotti; or chocolate mousse. Contrast with citrus crème caramel or vanilla ice cream. A glass of Organic Chocolate Stout is a treat with an addition of 10% Lindemans Framboise lambic. Serve at 50 °F.

Accolades

Number 33 of "36 Best Beers You Can Buy," Delish, May 2020

Gold Medal - US Open 2019. "Chocolate/Cocoa Beer" as announced July 9, 2019. Here is the full list of winners.

Wine Enthusiast Magazine: 95 points, December 2018

4/5 Stars, Highly Recommended, Spirit Journal, December 2016

Ratebeer.com: 97 points (January 2017)

Best Chocolate Beers, Men's Journal

95 points - "immediately attractive and well-balanced." Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Dec. 2014. Full review here.

Five out of five stars, Celebrator Beer News, October/November 2014.

2014 US Open - Gold Medal - Chocolate/Cocoa Beer

Gold Medal - World Beer Championships (March, 2013)

Five of five mugs, "Superb," Modern Brewery Age, Dec. 10, 2012.

Product Sizes and Quantities

• 18.7 ounce (550 ml) "Victorian Pint" bottles / 12 per case
• 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles / 6 - 4 packs per case

Stats

ABV: 5.0% - OG: 1.059 - IBU: 28
Ingredients: Water, organic barley malt, organic cane sugar, organic hops, organic cocoa, yeast.

Nutritional info: Serving Size - 12 oz. (355 ml). Calories: 220; Total Fat 0 g (0% Daily Value); Sodium 10 mg (0% DV); Total Carbohydrates 21 g (7% DV); Sugars 6 g; Protein 2 g (4% DV). (Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.)