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 (http://www.shiner.com/beer/birthday-beer)
(http://www.detdist.com/wp-content/beer_spy/images/prodimages/Shiner/lBirthdayBeerBottle.png)
And it actually gets good reviews.
http://www.beerinbigd.com/2014/12/birthday-beer-shiners-surprising.html (http://www.beerinbigd.com/2014/12/birthday-beer-shiners-surprising.html)
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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/ (http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/143/144286/)
Fuck! Now I have to try that! 8)
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.
One of you'se guys should create Coffee Beer. That way, you can drink and sober-up at the same time. ;D
Quote from: DigitalBuddha on January 21, 2015, 04:14:52 PM
Fuck! Now I have to try that! 8)
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.
Quote from: BikerDude on January 22, 2015, 09:11:43 AM
Quote from: DigitalBuddha on January 21, 2015, 04:14:52 PM
Fuck! Now I have to try that! 8)
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. 8)(http://dudeism.com/smf/Themes/default/images/post/thumbup.gif)
And in the meantime...
(http://wackymania.com/image/2011/6/unfortinately-named-drinks/unfortinately-named-drinks-05.jpg)