Can I add chocolate to my stout after fermentation?

[bja]

I have 10 gallon of stout that's been in primary for 2 weeks. I'm going to add vanilla to 5 gallon and thought chocolate for the other 5 would be good. How would I do this?

 

[Suthrncomfrt1884]

Powdered bakers cocoa works the best. Make sure it's pure cocoa on the ingredients list. I usually add 10-12oz of Ghiardeli bakers chocolate to get a good chocolate flavor. Transfer the beer to secondary and mix the chocolate in then.

 

[Hoppocrates]

You could also "dry hop" with cacoa nibs, which will give a chocolate aroma...

 

[bja]

Powdered bakers cocoa works the best. Make sure it's pure cocoa on the ingredients list. I usually add 10-12oz of Ghiardeli bakers chocolate to get a good chocolate flavor. Transfer the beer to secondary and mix the chocolate in then.

Should I boil it with some water first or just mix it in dry? Or maybe with vodka?

 

[Suthrncomfrt1884]

I just mix it in. Packaged baking goods are usually free of bacteria.

 

[bja]

I just mix it in. Packaged baking goods are usually free of bacteria.

I guess I'm more concerned with how well it mixes. I don't really want to be stirring the beer any more than I need to.

 

[Suthrncomfrt1884]

Well, even if you just sprinkle it on top, it will eventually fall through the beer and settle at the bottom. No real need to stir if you're worried about it.