Kelly Montgomery, co-owner and head brewer at Third Eye Brewing in Cincinnati, shares tips on using cocoa nibs to craft flavorful chocolate stouts. Emphasizing the importance of freshness, he advises sourcing nibs from local chocolate roasters and using them immediately after roasting for the best aroma and flavor. To achieve a well-rounded chocolate taste, Kelly recommends combining high-quality cocoa nibs with vanilla beans and real vanilla bean extract, highlighting the economic and flavor benefits of this method. The video aims to help brewers create more competitive and delicious chocolate beers.
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