by Eileen
, On a chilly afternoon, appropriately enough. Pressing my nose against their big windows looking into a bustling “neighbourhood house”, I noticed they had put up a big sign, promoting their HOP CHOCOLATE event.
Aww, I get it. Even though I do not drink beer (it’s not an allergy, just body sense memory), I can appreciate the wit, and it gets me thinking about chocolate beer.

I have friends who are absolutely passionate about beer, who can wax as poetic about it, as I can about good chocolate: people who grow their own hops, brew their own beer, who know the difference between a pilsner, a porter and a lager.
I call two of these erudite and well-spoken friends, and ask if they would do me the honour of taste testing 5 chocolate porters and stouts.
I will hold the clipboard, make notes, observe body language and vocal cues, as they go through the experience.
I will conduct the tasting in the comfort of their home, because the last thing I want is for them to drive home after imbibing five different beers....
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