⌂ > Dogfish Head Chocolate Lobster

Chocolate Lobster was originally brewed to pair with a chocolate lobster bisque and white chocolate lobster salad slider for a special beer dinner at Dogfish Head. Sam happened to be at that dinner and got a real kick out of the beer, so they decided to brew a big batch so everyone else could try it. This scaled-up batch has a robust porter base and was brewed with over 40 pounds of live Maine lobsters, which were added directly to the boil to cook off for the kitchen. Along with the lobsters, just over 6 pounds of dark cocoa powder were added to the whirlpool, along with a basil tea that was added to compliment both the chocolate and lobster. The result is a rich dark ale with notes of bittersweet chocolate and roast, with a slight herbal nuance and a subdued taste of the ocean in the finish. The beer itself is incredibly complex and morphs as it warms. 5.6 ABV