Stout Beer & Chocolate Pairing Tips

For the Adventurous Foodies

Warning: The following pairing suggestions are not for the faint of heart. Proceed with caution, and don't blame us when your taste buds are ruined.

Tip 1: Don't be a basic beer and chocolate pairing noob

Pair your stout beer with chocolate that's as dark as your heart. We're talking at least 85% cocoa, or you're just wasting your time.

Step 2: Avoid the Weakness of Milk Chocolate for more expert pairing advice.

Tip 2: Coffee, Coffee, Everywhere

Coffee and stout are like two peas in a pod, except one of those peas is a coffee bean and the other is an Irishman with a beard. Pair your stout beer with coffee ice cream for a match made in heaven.

Step 3: Throw in Some Coffee Roast for Good Measure for more on this pairing.

Tip 3: Don't be a Stout Novice, Get Fancy with Your Chocolate

You think you can just slap some plain chocolate on your stout and call it a day? Think again, pal. Try pairing your stout with some fancy-schmancy truffle chocolate. Your taste buds will thank you (or not, we're not judging).

Step 4: Truffle Trouble for more on the art of being fancy.

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