{"product_id":"pale-chocolate","title":"Pale Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle Cocoa Notes • Smooth Light Roast • Nutty Brown-Ale Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale Chocolate is a lightly kilned chocolate malt prized for delivering cocoa and coffee character with a notably softer touch than standard chocolate malt. Its gentler roast keeps harshness out of the glass, making it the malt of choice for delicate English dark styles where smoothness matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a color rating of 200 °Lovibond and 30 PPG of extract, Pale Chocolate adds rich brown color and mild roast depth without pushing a beer into heavy, burnt territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cocoa and milk-chocolate notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, smooth coffee roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutty, toasted grain character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToffee-edged malt depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo harsh or acrid edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall additions of Pale Chocolate lend a subtle nutty-cocoa undertone, while larger additions build a clear but always gentle chocolate-roast profile — it stays smooth even at rates where darker malts would turn aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale Chocolate is a staple ingredient in many smooth English-style dark beers, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Brown Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOatmeal Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern English Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also an excellent substitute for standard chocolate malt anywhere a softer roast is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale Chocolate is typically used at 3–10% of the total grain bill. Lower percentages contribute nutty color and a whisper of cocoa, while higher percentages develop the smooth, rounded chocolate character that defines classic brown porters and milds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with medium crystal malts for a balanced English brown ale, or use it alongside flaked oats in an oatmeal stout for a silky, mocha-like profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 200 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Cocoa, light roast, nutty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 3–10% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Brown porters, milds, brown ales, oatmeal stouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing a sessionable dark mild, a classic brown porter, or a velvety oatmeal stout, Pale Chocolate provides the gentle cocoa-roast character that keeps dark beers smooth and drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064916594886,"sku":null,"price":0.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064916627654,"sku":null,"price":1.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930632315078,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935215739078,"sku":null,"price":17.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933725024454,"sku":null,"price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/pale-chocolate.png?v=1781146127","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/pale-chocolate","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}