Chocolates I Have Known and Loved

Pure Dark Dark Chocolate 70% Organic 75g bar Wrapper: gold-exterior aluminum foil Container: paperboard Country of production: Italy Cacao bean origin: Madagascar Grade: A Temper: A Texture: smooth finish flavor profile: smoky, coffee notes, plum Buy link:   https://amzn.to/3dBNTEv

Salted Almond Dark Chocolate 63% Organic 75g bar Wrapper: gold-colored aluminum foil Container: paperboard Country of production: Italy Cacao bean origin: Madagascar Grade: A Temper: A Texture: chalky finish flavor profile: wish I took tasting notes, but family helped finish this bar quickly Buy link: https://amzn.to/2QRqsgs

buy page: http://www.minkchocolates.com/mink-chocolate-bars/mink-organic-chocolate/mink-signature.html Qualities: ------ very smooth mouthfeel, balanced sweetness, dry finish, slightly astringent, just barely chalky, but still very balanced. enjoyed.

Ommegang brewery - belgium. Beer: Rosetta Apparent Style: Kriek, but not explicitly stated. Description on bottle: Ale aged on cherries with other natural flavor added Brewed by Liefmans in Belgium 5.6% ABV Tastes like Liefmans Kriek, but more ale-like, and less sweet. Better balance than theirs.

I was surprised to find today's "Equal Exchange" 71% cacao 80g bar. (Sold at a community health food co-op, no less.) It uses a paper outer and a plastic inner wrapper. News at 11.