Choc Lobster
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

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From:
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.65 | pDev: 13.15%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
190
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 13, 2019
Added:
Jul 02, 2012
Wants:
  15
Gots:
  47
Choc Lobster was originally brewed to pair with a chocolate lobster bisque and white chocolate lobster salad slider. Sam happened to be at that dinner and got a real kick out of the beer, so we decided to brew a big batch for the pub so everyone else could try it.

This scaled-up batch has a robust porter base and was brewed with live 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.
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Ratings by Thorpe429:
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Rated by Thorpe429 from Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -31.5%

Apr 07, 2013
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Rated by Reggie_Dunlop from Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -17.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I get it they used live lobsters. Got this at the Giant Eagle on Center ave in a half crowler a couple years ago
Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by chiefz1 from New York

Feb 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Dec 30, 2017
 
Rated: 2 by jmmochowski from Texas

Aug 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by BarrelAgedG from California

Apr 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.73 by StoutElk_92 from Massachusetts

Feb 08, 2017
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.38/5  rDev +20%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Unknown vintage; drank 9/23/15 @ World of Beer Evanston.

Black/brown appearance.

Tan head; decent lace.

Milk chocolate, clove & sea salt notes in the nose.

Creamy medium thick mouthfeel.

Red licorice & fresh earth flavors up front; milk chocolate notes on the finish. Sweet cherry settled on my lips over the course of the quaff. Unique & very enjoyable!
Dec 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by bluehende from Delaware

Dec 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.69 by ogman from Pennsylvania

Dec 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Nov 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.67 by BarryMFBurton from Indiana

Nov 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.72 by Viperman1316 from Indiana

Nov 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.05 by ctylinebeer from Pennsylvania

Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Nov 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by TimberSwanson from Pennsylvania

Nov 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by Damian74 from South Carolina

Oct 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by MKrauss from Pennsylvania

Oct 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.35 by GregStoner from Pennsylvania

Oct 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by jagada from Pennsylvania

Sep 25, 2016
Choc Lobster from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 190 ratings