Theobroma

Theobroma is a celebration of chocolate, the food of the gods.

This Ancient Ale is based on chemical analysis of pottery fragments found in Honduras that revealed the earliest known alcoholic chocolate drink used by early civilizations to toast special occasions.

The discovery of this beverage pushed back the earliest use of cocoa for human consumption more than 500 years to 1,200 B.C. As per the analysis, Dogfish Head's Theobroma (translated into "food of the gods") is brewed with Aztec cocoa powder and cocoa nibs (from our friends at Askinosie Chocolate), honey, chilies and annatto (fragrant tree seeds).

It's light in color, not what you expect from your typical chocolate beer (not that you'd be surprised that we'd do something unexpected with this beer!).

This beer is part of our Ancient Ales series -- along with Midas Touch, Chateau Jiahu, Sah'tea and Ta Henket -- so step back in time and enjoy some Theobroma.


Specs

ABV:

9.0

IBU:

8


Release:

Rarities


Original Release Date:


Style

Ancient Ale


Enjoy

Apricot or lemon Stilton

Toasted nuts, roasted chicken, milk chocolate, brined olives, dates, licorice

Experience

Golden amber

Honey with notes of sweet fruit

Sweet honey, hints of spices and cocoa

Medium body with lingering spice and heat