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Beer Explorer
Explore the world of beer with brewing guides, styles, and tasting notes.
Chocolate Database
Origin, roast, inclusion, and pairing notes in a clean, scannable directory.
Explore bars and bonbons with data you can actually use.
What’s inside
- Origin maps: Country, region, and farm data with altitude and harvest notes.
- Roast & conche: Texture and flavor implications called out with easy badges.
- Pairing quick hits: Coffee, tea, spirits, cheese, and fruit matches tuned to each bar.
Browse by focus
Origins
Single estate to blends
Filter by cocoa percentage, terroir markers, and maker style.
Inclusions
Nibs, nuts, florals
See texture, sweetness balance, and allergen notes at a glance.
Occasion
Tasting flights or gifting
Build exploration packs or polished presents in minutes.
Quick picks
- Intro flight: 70% Dominican, 72% Uganda, 80% Madagascar.
- Tea pairing: Jasmine green with 68% Peru, roasted oolong with 75% Ecuador.
- Dessert ready: Sea salt caramel bar, raspberry dark, almond gianduja.
Latest Guidebooks
Tempering Troubleshooting and Quick Fixes
Identify and correct the most common tempering issues so your chocolate sets shiny, snappy, and streak-free.
Pairing Chocolate and Cheese Like a Pro
Balance cacao intensity with dairy richness using proven pairing frameworks for tastings and grazing boards.
Bean-to-Bar Basics for Home Makers
Learn the end-to-end bean-to-bar process at home, from sourcing cacao to molding your first micro-batch bar.
Database
Explore our comprehensive database of curated entries.
Games & Interactive
Test your knowledge with our interactive games and quizzes.
Bean-to-Bar Origins Quiz
Trace cacao back to its roots and see how well you know single-origin bars.
Pairing Palate Challenge
Match tasting notes with the perfect chocolate pairings for cheese, coffee, and fruit.
Truffle Techniques Quiz
Show off your mastery of ganache ratios, enrobing, and tempering tricks.