65%
by Q Aquim
Impact
Appearance 3.2 / 5
| Color: | pale purple (early onset bloom) |
| Surface: | flakes, chips, dust |
| Temper: | on the verge of a pre-meltdown |
| Snap: | surprisingly true |
Aroma 6.5 / 10
compost atop a plank of wood, the tinder for smoked cocoa
Mouthfeel 12.2 / 15
| Texture: | vagina dentata |
| Melt: | moderate |
Flavor 43.9 / 50
simple riparian choc -> wood (similar to Breuzinho)... sugar brings out its faint floral aspect (ala rosehips & the biscuity scents of hyacinth) -> fruit-cream (the sapote abiu) -> comes to a cocoa stone-grinding end
Quality 17.7 / 20
The fourth in Q Aquim's vertical tasting flight, in increments on average of 5% (85%, 80%, 75% & this at 65% skips one level -- so much, according to Q Aquim, for 70% being the "ideal" chocolate percentage?).
Despite appearances, this bar dispels fears, exceeds hopes, & shows pretty well on the tongue. One of the more contained 65%s to hit the market; most of which tend toward fake-delicious over-exuberance with sugar or flouncy Snapple® fruits. By contrast, this resides more in the tree than on the outside of it. That is, with cacáo character rather than cane sweetener.
INGREDIENTS: cocoa mass, sugar
Reviewed May 8, 2013
Despite appearances, this bar dispels fears, exceeds hopes, & shows pretty well on the tongue. One of the more contained 65%s to hit the market; most of which tend toward fake-delicious over-exuberance with sugar or flouncy Snapple® fruits. By contrast, this resides more in the tree than on the outside of it. That is, with cacáo character rather than cane sweetener.
INGREDIENTS: cocoa mass, sugar
Reviewed May 8, 2013