DeBas
Impact
Surprise from the left side. In the distant shadow of the American chocolate epicenter – SF, CA – an everyday unsung working hero.
Presentation 3.7 / 5
large lumpen pieces
Aromas 3.6 / 5
neutral
Textures/Melt 8 / 10
| Shells: | unusually solid throughout |
| Centers: | very little ganache / cream fill |
Flavor 41.9 / 50
respectfully upfront
Quality 23.8 / 30
Mass-market premium
Selections
| Couverture: | Callebaut |
Raspberry – well-integrated
Coconut – bit evasive
Cappuccino – lightly flavored, medium-bodied cream; good
Champagne – bubble creamery
Truffle Square – cocoa-dust pack
BARS - while these would have trouble competing in a Super Chocolate Bowl, they hold firm against lesser contenders: a) Milk Chocolate – smoky burnt roast; b) Dark Chocolate – high dark w/ a berry-fruitwood-café finish
Coconut – bit evasive
Cappuccino – lightly flavored, medium-bodied cream; good
Champagne – bubble creamery
Truffle Square – cocoa-dust pack
BARS - while these would have trouble competing in a Super Chocolate Bowl, they hold firm against lesser contenders: a) Milk Chocolate – smoky burnt roast; b) Dark Chocolate – high dark w/ a berry-fruitwood-café finish