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Number of Cocoa Beers : 11
Number of times Cocoa has been used positively : 9
Number of times Cocoa has been used negatively : 0
Number of times Cocoa was neutral : 2
Glowing Embers by Siren Craft Brew positive
Rated on 2023-08-19 by BeerDorkNik at Asda
Quality: 62, Enjoyability: 63.5, Overall: 62.75
Red brown, with good light tan head on pour. Light berry fruit aroma, bit cocoa. Slightly smokey, bitter citrus, cocoa taste and similar after.
Espresso Martini Truffle by Yonder positive
Rated on 2023-11-20 by BeerDorkNik at Head of Steam, Liverpool
Quality: 62, Enjoyability: 64, Overall: 63
Black. OK tan head as poured, good halo and little surface retention with very littlelalcing. Powdery cocoa aroma. Creamier chocolate taste, bitter chocolate after.
American Red Ale by Glen Cannich positive
Rated on 2024-03-15 by BeerDorkNik at Home Bargains
Quality: 55, Enjoyability: 53.5, Overall: 54.25
Chestnut. Very good off-white head on pour, halo and little surface retention with OK lacing. Caramel, cocoa malt aroma. Similar taste, drier similar after.
Death Matter Custard BBA [X Northern Monk] by Turning Point Brew Co. positive
Rated on 2024-04-27 by BeerDorkNik at That Beer Place, Chester
Quality: 69, Enjoyability: 71.5, Overall: 70.25
Black. Some tan head as poure,d with halo retention and little lacing. Nutty chocolate aroma. Rich, thick, cocoa.
Europa by Hopworks Brew Co. positive
Rated on 2024-05-15 by BeerDorkNik at Bent's Warrington
Quality: 65, Enjoyability: 63, Overall: 64
Hazy gold. Good head on pour, with some surface retention and OK lacing. Strong, dust, candy fruit aroma. Cocoa fruit taste and after. Not sure what a 'Euro Pale' is, exactly.
Pull the Lever, Tonk by Fat Head Brewery neutral
Rated on 2024-07-31 by BeerDorkNik at Head of Steam, Liverpool
Quality: 58, Enjoyability: 52.5, Overall: 55.25
Black, with some tan head as poured. Cocoa vinegar aroma. Similar, smoother, taste and after.
Double Chocolate Beetroot Cake Stout [NBC with Ahh Toots] by New Bristol Brewery positive
Rated on 2025-05-21 by BeerDorkNik at Beer Emporium, Bristol
Quality: 70, Enjoyability: 71.5, Overall: 70.75
Blackcurrant. OK pink head as poured, some retention and lacing. Rich cocoa with an earthy under aroma. Dry, rich, cocoa taste and after, Heft.
Mosiac by Neptune Brewery positive
Rated on 2025-07-08 by BeerDorkNik at The Vines, Liverpool
Quality: 50.5, Enjoyability: 51, Overall: 50.75
Hazy amber. OK off white creamy head as poured, with little retention but OK loose lacing. Slight malt aroma, developing cocoa and ?rose? as it warms up. Turkish Delight? Cocoa malt taste and after, bit wet fruitcake. Tiny soft effervescence, creamy.
Celestial Steed by Brew York positive
Rated on 2025-09-04 by BeerDorkNik at Brew York Taproom, York
Quality: 66.5, Enjoyability: 58.5, Overall: 62.5
Mahogany. Some light tan head as poured, with OK retention and chunky lacing. Dry, Bournville cocoa aroma. Dark chocolate cocoa taste and after – quite dry in taste, stronger in the after. Like those tiny Bournville bars you used to get at Christmas. Creamy body, with so sparkling effervescence.
Sent from Above [X German Kraft] by Siren Craft Brew positive
Rated on 2025-11-01 by BeerDorkNik at Beer52
Quality: 61, Enjoyability: 58, Overall: 59.5
Walnut black. Extremely large tan foam head on pour, with some surface retention and OK to good lacing. Dry, cocoa malt aroma. Similar taste and after. Soda effervescence, bit wet.
Station Bitter by Stonehouse Brewery neutral
Rated on 2025-12-08 by BeerDorkNik at Marlborough Arms, Chester
Quality: 50, Enjoyability: 51, Overall: 50.5
Cloudy dark amber, with some off white head as poured. Bit tannic aroma, with a hint of malt. Light, slightly fruitcake, tea taste, drier similar after. Bit creamy.