Theobroma (2013)

Spiced / Herbed Beer

This beer is based on chemical analysis of pottery fragments found in Honduras which 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 1200 BC. As per the analysis, Dogfish Head's Theobroma (translated into 'food of the gods') is brewed with Aztec cocoa powder and cocoa nibs, honey, chilies, and annatto (fragrant tree seeds).

ABV

9.0

Rating

3.84592

Rating count

735

Last updated

over 4 years ago

Ryan Kovacs

10 years aged! Smooth. Nice spice finish. Subtle sweetness.

4.0

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almost 2 years ago

4.5

about 2 years ago

3.25

almost 3 years ago

3.75

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almost 3 years ago

Matt Berrigan

3.5

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almost 3 years ago

DewGen

So Theo has been one of my brews of all time. Sure could I have waited another year to hit 10 years of aging on this bottle (born 4/29/2013) but wanted it tonight. It aged healthy, but a “Honey Tobacco bomb” No chillies, no cocoa… but expected I guess

4.25

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over 3 years ago

NewWave Girl

3.75

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over 3 years ago

Liz

A "trifle" from our trip to The Tasting Room. I'm not sure if it's the age or what, but it's almost like a mead. Honey definitely comes through, as does the chocolate. The spiciness is more subtle, but ancho chilis are also low in capsaicin.

4.25

almost 4 years ago

3.0

over 4 years ago

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