Terrapin releases Dos Cocoas and announces next couple Side Projects

The latest limited release Terrapin Side Project is now out on shelves:

Terrapin’s third winter offering, available only in their 22 ounce “Side Project” bottles, carries the name “Dos Cocoas.” Chocolate lovers should hang on to something, as this black Porter blends both cocoa powder and cacao nibs (fresh beans from Ecuadorian cacao trees).

I for one am excited about trying it, as I love chocolate beers if done right. It’s like an alcoholic dessert. And their last Side Project, Gamma Ray, was quite impressive. Our friends at beernews.org also tipped us off to the announcement of the next two Side Projects. Both sound delicious and interesting.

Side Project #5: Terrapin Monk’s Revenge (Belgian Style Double IPA)

This new age beer style is a fusion of two great brewing traditions that are worlds apart – a hoppy American Double IPA and a classic Belgian Tripel.

Side Project #6: Terrapin 90 Shelling (Scotch Ale)

Traditionally, the Scotch call this beer 90 shilling. At Terrapin, we know it as ?90 Shelling.? Magnificently malty, this 90 Shelling Scotch Ale pays tribute to the full bodied ales of Scotland.

It’s great to see Southeast micros (and especially Georgia micros) exploring new beer territory. If anyone has a chance to try the Dos Cocoas before we do, please let us know what you thought!