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Cacao Fruit Pulp in Beer

Brewers have long used cacao nibs in a variety of beer styles to create or accent chocolatey flavors. Cocoa Supply, a company started in Ecuador, is now importing shelf-stable cacao fruit pulp, hoping to turn brewers on to parts—and flavors—of the cacao fruit that have previously been unavailable in North America.

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Ebony & Ivory: Ale Sharpton & New Belgium Brew Good with Piano Keys

Atlanta beer writer Ale Sharpton and New Belgium Brewing have partnered on Piano Keys, an elegant Imperial Stout brewed with ethically-sourced cacao nibs and vanilla. The beer has given Ale and New Belgium the opportunity to host events and start conversations that have invited new fans into the world of craft beer, and—most importantly—helped those newcomers see a place for themselves in craft beer.

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The Mythology of Rabid Brewing

Fantasy and mythology drive much of what husband and wife team Tobias Cichon and Raiye Rosado do at Rabid Brewing. As the brewery celebrates their 4th anniversary, I sat down with the pair to talk about the passion behind their brewery, the mythological backstories behind their beers, and the sense of adventure the keeps them pursuing their dream.

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