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Chocolate or Cocoa Beer

Cerveja com Chocolate ou Cacau

Cerveja Especiada

Catalogado em 12 edições (2014 a 2026) · presente no BA 2026

Cervejas Chocolate são cervejas de qualquer estilo clássico que incorporem chocolate amargo ou cacau de qualquer forma. Cervejas feitas com chocolate branco não são típicas dessa categoria; porém, cervejas que claramente exibam atributos típicos de chocolate branco podem ser categorizadas como Cerveja Chocolate.

Evolução entre edições

12 edições · ordem cronológica
ParâmetroBA 14BA 15BA 17BA 18BA 19BA 20BA 21BA 22BA 23BA 24BA 25BA 26
OG1.030 a 1.1101.030 a 1.110
FG1.006 a 1.0301.006 a 1.030
ABV2.5 a 11.9%2.5 a 11.9%
IBU15 a 4015 a 40
SRM5.0 a 50.012.0 a 50.0
primeira aparição mudou vs anterior estável
Brewers Association 2026

Aroma

Hop aroma may vary based on underlying style and often may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter.

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2025

Aroma

Hop aroma may vary based on underlying style and often may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter.

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2024

Aroma

Hop aroma may vary based on underlying style and often may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter.

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2023

Aroma

Hop aroma may vary based on underlying style and often may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter.

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2022

Aroma

Hop aroma is not present to very low. Hop flavor may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter.

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2021

Aroma

Hop aroma is not present to very low. Hop flavor may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter.

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2020

Aroma

Hop aroma is not present to very low. Hop flavor may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter. Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-low

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2019

Aroma

Hop aroma is not present to very low. Hop flavor may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter. Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-low

Aparência

Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: Chocolate Beers are any beers incorporating dark chocolate or cocoa in any form. Beers made with white chocolate do not typify this category; however, beers which exhibit attributes typical of white chocolate could be categorized as chocolate beer.

Contexto

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: Chocolate Beers are any beers incorporating dark chocolate or cocoa in any form. Beers made with white chocolate do not typify this category; however, beers which exhibit attributes typical of white chocolate could be categorized as chocolate beer.
Brewers Association 2018

Aroma

Hop aroma is not perceived to very low. Hop flavor may be lower than 44 is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter. Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-low

Aparência

Light amber to black depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: Chocolate Beers are any beers incorporating dark chocolate or cocoa in any form. Beers made with white chocolate do not typify this category.

Contexto

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: Chocolate Beers are any beers incorporating dark chocolate or cocoa in any form. Beers made with white chocolate do not typify this category.
Brewers Association 2017

Aroma

Hop aroma is not perceived to very low. Hop flavor may be lower than is designated for underlying style allowing chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile without becoming excessively bitter. Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-low

Aparência

Light amber to black depending on the underlying style

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2015

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.030 a 1.110
FG
1.006 a 1.030
ABV
2.5 a 11.9%
IBU
15 a 40
SRM
12.0 a 50.0

Aroma

Hop aroma not perceived to very low.

Aparência

Clear or hazy beer is acceptable in appearance.

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Body is variable with style.

Contexto

Chocolate or Cocoa Beers are light brown to black depending on the underlying style. Clear or hazy beer is acceptable in appearance. Chocolate Beers are any beers using “dark” chocolate or cocoa in any of its forms other than or in addition to hops to create a distinct and balanced (ranging from subtle to intense) character. Hop aroma not perceived to very low. Medium-low to medium-high malt sweetness helps accent balanced cocoa flavors and aromas. Hop flavor lower than might be expected for style of beer. Under hopping allows chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile while not becoming excessively bitter. Hop bitterness is very low to medium-low. Other flavors may be infused but chocolate should be dominant character. Beers made with white chocolate do not exemplify this category. Body is variable with style. If this beer is a classic style made with chocolate or cocoa, the brewer should specify the classic style.
Brewers Association 2014

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.030 a 1.110
FG
1.006 a 1.030
ABV
2.5 a 11.9%
IBU
15 a 40
SRM
5.0 a 50.0

Aroma

Hop aroma is not perceived to very low.

Aparência

Clear or hazy beer is acceptable in appearance.

Sabor

Doçura de malte médio-baixa a médio-alta equilibrada com sabores e aromas de cacau.

Sensação na boca

Body is variable with style.

Contexto

Chocolate/Cocoa-Flavored Beers are light brown to black depending on the underlying style. Clear or hazy beer is acceptable in appearance. Chocolate Beers are any beers using “dark” chocolate or cocoa in any of its forms other 32 than or in addition to hops to create a distinct (ranging from subtle to intense) character. Hop aroma is not perceived to very low. Medium-low to medium-high malt sweetness helps accent cocoa flavors and aromas. Hop flavor is lower than might be expected for style of beer. Under hopping allows chocolate to contribute to the flavor profile while not becoming excessively bitter. Hop bitterness is very low to medium-low. Other flavors may be infused but chocolate should be dominant character. Beers made with white chocolate do not exemplify this category. Body is variable with style. If this beer is a classic style made with chocolate or cocoa, the brewer should specify the classic style.

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