Chocolate Beer?

[BikerDude]

Yeah I had some.
I figured it would have just a hint of chocolate like like the way that horrible pumpkin swill has just a hint of spices but actually it was chocolate as chocolate milk. But beer instead of milk.
I wasn't sure how to feel about it at first.
But I will admit it was drinkable and it sort of made sense in an odd way.
If I see it in the market again I may throw a sixer in the cooler.
Not horrible really.

http://www.shiner.com/beer/birthday-beer



And it actually gets good reviews.
http://www.beerinbigd.com/2014/12/birthday-beer-shiners-surprising.html

Samples of Birthday Beer arrived in a gift box, appropriately wrapped in paper with a birthday party motif. An accompanying card, depicted in the image above, described the beer as having "a distinctly chocolate aroma and taste." You'll find no argument here, as a rich cocoa powder character is evident immediately upon opening. This persists throughout the drinking experience, as does an underlying sweetness which is balanced by a hint of chocolate bitterness in the finish. The beer has reasonable body, along with some chalkiness and a fair bit of carbonation, and while I wouldn't call it "stout" in terms of strength or feel, there's a good amount of flavor for a brew that fits right in with Shiner's easy-drinking style.

Scores a respectable 82 on beer advocate.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/143/144286/

[DigitalBuddha]

Fuck! Now I have to try that! 

[jgiffin]

A lot of porters and stouts have chocolate notes. Sam Smith and Young's do good versions. I can't really separate them in my head, not having drunk them regularly or recently enough, but I'm recalling a lot of English yeast character, maltiness, sweetness, and some coffee mixed with the chocolate flavors.

Incidentally, I brewed a Banana/Chocolate Porter about a week ago. First time using cocoa. Should be interesting. My biggest worry is muddy flavor. I'm trying for a distinct banana top-note/aroma with a dark chocolate finish. Heavy doses of LME and sugar plus a big starter plus a planned secondary pitch of high-gravity yeast should make it boozy throughout. I'm shooting for about 10-12% ABV. We'll see how it works.

[Reverend Al]

One of you'se guys should create Coffee Beer.  That way, you can drink and sober-up at the same time. 

[BikerDude]

Fuck! Now I have to try that! 

I'd recommend it.
It's a weird sensation when you take it at first.
Had to stop for a minute and contemplate.
Half way through the bottle I got the idea behind it.
It does indeed work.

[DigitalBuddha]

Fuck! Now I have to try that! 

I'd recommend it.
It's a weird sensation when you take it at first.
Had to stop for a minute and contemplate.
Half way through the bottle I got the idea behind it.
It does indeed work.

I'm on it.

And in the meantime...