Strong Dark
by Chocolove
Impact
None of the rich bitter notes…just over-roasting & addition of cocoa powder to the liquor to stretch the batch.
Appearance 5 / 5
great visuals / beautiful sight
great visuals / beautiful sight
| Color: | mahogany w/ flash indigo |
| Surface: | smooth soft metal plate |
| Temper: | good |
| Snap: | fights back….excellent & on the mark for a 70% blend |
Aroma 6.8 / 10
high roast; plain & simple chocolate, coffee, & wood
Mouthfeel 11.4 / 15
| Texture: | cream liquefied |
| Melt: | fast & easy but even |
Flavor 29.7 / 50
soft chocolate scent beginning -> coffee & smoked-wood -> stampeding overtone of lye soap & formaldehyde -> vanilla twist: burnt caramel
Quality 10.3 / 20
Could be this manufacturer (most likely Cacao Barry) uses too many chemicals to extract cocoa butter.