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Choc Beer

Krebs Brewing Co.
United States·Oklahoma Choc Beer·Rank 10 of 50 · The Best American Dark Beers
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Oklahoma's legendary Choc Beer — brewed from a Depression-era recipe using hops, barley, and wild hop-like botanicals. Once sold as near-beer during Prohibition at Pete's Place in Krebs, now legally brewed and a pilgrimage beer for anyone who loves American brewing history. Cloudy, slightly sweet, and uniquely Oklahoman.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyherbalhoppy
malty
herbal
hoppy
bready
clean
earthy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character—gentle and unassuming.
also:yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Choc Beer

◎ Appearance

A pale straw body with pronounced cloudiness from native yeast, characteristic of its traditional brewing method. The head is modest but persistent, settling into fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and even, befitting the low-gravity profile.

pale strawhazy from yeastfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character—gentle and unassuming. Herbal and botanical notes emerge alongside a faint, earthy hop impression, suggesting the wild hop-like botanicals integral to the recipe. Light yeast-derived esters provide subtle complexity without overpowering the quiet, history-laden simplicity.

grainy Malzherbal botanicalsearthy hopssubtle yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is slightly sweet and bready, with the Malz foundation providing a mild, comforting core. Mid-palate remains clean and soft, allowing the herbal and hoppy dimensions to play gently across the palate without asserting bitterness. The 24 IBU sits well back, creating a balanced sweetness that never cloys.

sweet maltbready grainsoft herbalrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and refreshing, fading quickly into a dry, crisp aftertaste. A faint earthiness lingers briefly, grounding the departure in the beer's botanical heritage.

crisp fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
80
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Oklahoma Choc Beer

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What is a Oklahoma Choc Beer?

Oklahoma Choc Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Oklahoma Choc Beer

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