Cocoa Powder Addition Time

[yeknom366]

I am preparing to brew a chocolate stout soon, and I have seen differences on when to add cocoa powder during the boil. Some recipes say for the full 60 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes, or at flame-out. What would be the difference in the final beer for each of these different times?

 

[RainyDay]

Ive found it's similar to hop additions; the later you add it, the more flavor you get. I add at 15 min and get a good amount of flavor.

 

[BrokenKnucklesBrewery]

I've done cocoa powder and cocoa nibs in the secondary with great success

 

[daksin]

I add mine at 5-10m in the boil and like the flavor I get from it. I like to do cacao nibs in the secondary for a better chocolate aroma.