Craft Beer & Chocolate: Differences That Matter | #PodSaveChocolate Ep59
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Episode 59 of #PodSaveChocolate is a review of topics discussed with David Nilsen of the Bean to Barstool podcast about the similarities and differences between pairing, judging, and more.
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Episode 59 Overview
I have had a week now to review the two interview episodes about craft beer and craft chocolate with David Nilsen of Bean to Barstool – the first on his podcast and the second on #PodSaveChocolate.
The Bean to Barstool episode; published on July 2.
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The PodSaveChocolate episode; published on July 9.
This episode will be an exploration of my thoughts on some of the differences between craft beer and craft chocolate (and wine and coffee) that matter.
1) Styles
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History of Beer (wikipedia)
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- What are the styles of chocolate?
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One attempt to define chocolate styles – are these sufficient?
2) Judging
- How do beer styles affect beer judging?
- What are some differences between judging beer and judging chocolate?
- How are judging beer and chocolate different from judging wine and coffee?
3) Definitions and Related Vocabulary
- What makes craft chocolate craft?
- What makes craft beer craft?
- Why is there no craft wine movement?
4) Community & Rituals
- What are the differences between the homebrew community and the home chocolate maker community?
- What are the differences in professional associations in beer and chocolate?
- Beer (and coffee and wine) have consumption rituals – does chocolate?
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