Podcast appearances and mentions of clay gordon

What does the Federal Reserve actually do—and why should it matter to Central Ohioans? Beth Hammack, the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, sits down with CMC to explain her role, how the Fed operates, and how it impacts your paycheck, your mortgage, and our regional economy. Featuring: Beth Hammack, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.  The host is award-winning news anchor Clay Gordon. This forum was sponsored by Homeport. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch.  This forum was also supported by The Ellis.  This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on April 16, 2025. 

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and The Ohio Chamber of Commerce both help drive Ohio's economy. How do they collaborate to support businesses, and where do they see opportunities for growth in Central Ohio? This conversation explores the biggest challenges facing Ohio's business climate and the initiatives and partnerships needed to ensure a strong future for the region's employers, workers, and the broader economy. Featuring: Derrick Clay, President & CEO, The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Steve Stivers, President & CEO, The Ohio Chamber of Commerce The host is award-winning news anchor Clay Gordon. This forum was sponsored by The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Huntington Bank. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on February 26, 2025.

There might not be a more loaded term in beer and chocolate than “craft.” What does it mean, who gets to use it, and who gets to decide who does or doesn't fall under its umbrella? Is craft about size and ownership? Is it about processes and ingredients? Is it some other ineffable quality? There is no perfect answer, and the parameters and stakes are different for both beer and chocolate, but it's a fascinating topic for discussion.In this episode I'm talking with Clay Gordon, one of the most respected names in the world of craft chocolate, to discuss the meaning of craft, how the term's usage and meaning differ in the beer and chocolate worlds, how tasting and judging have influenced beer and chocolate differently, and, toward the end, how we both approach chocolate pairings with beer and other beverages. You can learn more about Clay and his work at his website The Chocolate Life.You can watch/listen to his webcast Pod Save Chocolate here. I'll be a guest on the show on Tuesday, July 9, at 1 pm, so tune in or watch it later.You can purchase my book Pairing Beer & Chocolate: A Guide to Bringing the Flavors of Craft Beer and Craft Chocolate Together in the Bean to Barstool shop or on Amazon. Check out David's new book Pairing Beer & Chocolate: A Guide to Bringing the Flavors of Craft Beer and Craft Chocolate Together.Follow Bean to Barstool on social media!InstagramFacebookPinterestSign up for host David Nilsen's newsletter to get regular updates!

00:00 Show Open / Rea Hederman, Executive Director of the Economic Research Center and Vice President of Policy at The Buckeye Institute, discusses Ohio's new two-year budget. 26:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Angela An has more about the state budget from Governor Mike DeWine and others; provides information about an effort to put abortion rights into Ohio's Constitution; and Clay Gordon looks at kindergarten readiness. 46:00 Donovan O'Neil, State Director of Americans for Prosperity, discusses their ‘Prosperity is Possible' tour across Ohio, which starts July 17th.

00:00 Show Open / Andrea Seidt, Ohio Securities Commissioner for the Ohio Department of Commerce, discusses the “Recovery Within Reach” program that guides financial advisors on how to address substance use disorders with their clients who suffer from them. 14:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon covers topics that include Ohio legislation dealing with transgenders; where abortion stands one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned; and the declining office occupancy in downtown Columbus. 41:30 Carole Johnson, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, discusses help available for pregnant women and young mothers who are suffering from depression or anxiety. 50:30 Holly Holtzen, the State Director for AARP Ohio, discusses the growing number of Ohioans who are caring for elderly relatives and the need for more support.

00:00 Show Open / Amy Pulles, President & CEO of Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate 20:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend discusses the debt ceiling with Ohio's two U.S. Senators; Congressman Mike Carey (R-Columbus) talks about various legislation, including his proposal dealing with NIL in the college sports world; and Clay Gordon takes a look at where sports bets are being placed in Ohio. 50:00 Dr. K. L. Allen, Chancellor of Western Governors University Ohio.

00:00 Show Open / Ryan Wilkins, Chief Marketing Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon presents topics that include plans by a school district near Bellefontaine to arm staff members to protect students; Ohio's coming tougher laws on distracted driving; the search for a new superintendent for Columbus City Schools; and a look back at the past year with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Amy Riegel, Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO).

00:00 Show Open / Brenda Spencer, founder and creator of the Caring for the Caregiver Expo, which is Saturday, November, Nov. 5th in Columbus. 16:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon presents information about the upcoming election; a controversy involving school board members in Hilliard; and Kevin Landers reports on rising land and home values in Licking County, thanks to Intel's plans for a multibillion-dollar microchip project. 45:30 Blythe Thomas, Initiative Director for 1,000 Days, which advocates for children in daycare. 55:00 Steven Lee, Brand manager for Ford's Super Duty truck, which is built in Northeast Ohio.

Clay Gordon is Managing Partner of Stout Street Capital, which he co-founded in 2016. Upon graduation from the University of Colorado, Clay joined a large Washington DC-based nonprofit where he led regional development efforts in the Southeast, contributing to annual fundraising of $25 million. Clay then served as the Business Development Manager for Denver-based Strata […] The post Clay Gordon With Stout Street Capital appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Is VC funding right for your startup? This week we interview Clay Gordan of Stout Street Capital, a Denver-based Venture Capital Firm. Listen in to get insider tips for navigating the world of fundraising as a founder.

00:00 / Show Open Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which focuses on securing homes for older children in need of adoption. 25:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon takes a look at various issues related to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade; efforts to address affordable housing problems in Columbus; and a look back at a controversy in Central Ohio 20 years ago involving a football coach and prayer. 51:00 Kayla Griffin, the Ohio Director of All Voting is Local, discusses the August 2nd Primary Election, which is a continuation of the May Primary - delayed because of the redistricting problems Ohio is having.

Today, David is speaking with John Francis. John Francis brings his experiences as an operator and institutional venture investor. John Francis with Clay Gordon started Stout Street Capital in 2017. As General Partner, he focuses on investment opportunities in the IT software serving sectors such as Construction, Government, Energy, Cleantech, Media, Advertising, HR, Healthcare, and Cloud services. John works actively on several portfolio company boards, including Schola, Fluent Forever, Botco.ai, and Ad Fontes. He previously served on the boards of Popwallet (acquired by Snapchat (Nasdaq: SNAP)) and has made investments in companies such as Left-hand robotics(Acquired by TORO(NYSE: TTS) What You'll Learn: Difficulties in raising capital as a non-operator VC Operator vs. non-operator background VC The importance of having Empathy as a VC Benefits and flexibility of being a small check fund Difficult to identify an exceptional founder  Ways to look at pre-seed and seed companies Benefits and necessities of writing a follow on check Favorite Quote: “Always ask for a lullaby before getting into a business.” --  The Capital Stack All Things Tech Investing and Value Creation Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world's greatest ecosystem, learns how to start and scale your own business, and finds an edge in today's capital markets.  To connect with David, visit:   Twitter -https://twitter.com/davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) Substack -http://davidpaul.substack.com/ ( CLICK HERE) LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/Davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) IG -https://www.instagram.com/davidpaulvc/ ( CLICK HERE)   DISCLAIMER: David Paul is the founder and general partner at DWP Capital.  All opinions expressed by David and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of DWP capital.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for decisions. David and guests may maintain positions in the securities discussed on this podcast.

00:00 Show Open / Mike Gonidakis, President of Ohio Right to Life. 20:00 Kellie Coepland, Executive Director of Pro-Choice Ohio. 45:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon talks with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) about various issues, and a segment is presented about Ohio HB 616, which would restrict the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identification in the classroom.

00:00 Show Open / Doctor David Goff, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, discusses heart health. 13:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon presents information about the ongoing redistricting issues in Ohio; an interview with the National Teacher of the Year - from Oberlin; and the growing problem of guns being stolen from cars in Columbus. 41:00 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses proper boundaries in the workplace and between therapists and clients.

00:00 Show Open / Jamie Bussel, Senior Program Officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, discusses funding for school lunch programs. 10:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon presents an in-depth look at the two Democrats running for Governor of Ohio, and the three Democrats running for the U-S Senate seat being left open by Republican Rob Portman. And Kevin Landers examines the increase in catalytic converter thefts, as well as efforts to stop them. 36:00 Robert "Buck" Bramlish, Executive Director of the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission, discusses ways the agency can help local veterans in need. 52:00 Dr. Christopher Holliday, Director of the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation; and Dr. Gerald Harmon, President of the American Medical Association, discuss the prevalence of prediabetes.

In today's episode, I am talking with Clay Gordon about a VC fund who is going outside their own firm, and hosting conferences and job fairs to help startups and job seekers in underrepresented regions of the country. Clay talks about how he got started in Venture Investing, what he sees in not only Colorado, but all areas of the country, and even in Canada. We get into what is going on with venture in Arizona. Clay highlights the UNMET Conferences and all the great connections they facilitate for founders and investors. Here's a closer look at the episode: Clay's background and time on the East Coast How their approach to investing is unique How not being a previous founder influenced Stout Street's early days Going outside Colorado to make investments The history behind the Stout Street name Clay highlights 65 investments spanning 25 states and two countries The importance of reputation The growth of VC in Arizona The beginnings of the UNMET Conferences The goals of UNMET to expedite fundraising for founders What Clay thinks lies in the future in the Rockies Resources: Website: https://www.stoutstreetcapital.com/ Clay's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-gordon-1380ab54/ Clay's Email: clay@stoutstreetcapital.com Stout Street LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stout-street-capital/about/ Stout Street Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoutStreetVC UNMET Conferences: https://unmetconference.com/ UNMET Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNMETConference

In today's episode, I am talking with Clay Gordon about a VC fund who is going outside their own firm, and hosting conferences and job fairs to help startups and job seekers in underrepresented regions of the country. Clay talks about how he got started in Venture Investing, what he sees in not only Colorado, but all areas of the country, and even in Canada. We get into what is going on with venture in Arizona. Clay highlights the UNMET Conferences and all the great connections they facilitate for founders and investors. Here's a closer look at the episode: Clay's background and time on the East Coast How their approach to investing is unique How not being a previous founder influenced Stout Street's early days Going outside Colorado to make investments The history behind the Stout Street name Clay highlights 65 investments spanning 25 states and two countries The importance of reputation The growth of VC in Arizona The beginnings of the UNMET Conferences The goals of UNMET to expedite fundraising for founders What Clay thinks lies in the future in the Rockies Resources: Website: https://www.stoutstreetcapital.com/ Clay's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-gordon-1380ab54/ Clay's Email: clay@stoutstreetcapital.com Stout Street LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stout-street-capital/about/ Stout Street Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoutStreetVC UNMET Conferences: https://unmetconference.com/ UNMET Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNMETConference

In today's episode, I am talking with Clay Gordon about a VC fund who is going outside their own firm, and hosting conferences and job fairs to help startups and job seekers in underrepresented regions of the country. Clay talks about how he got started in Venture Investing, what he sees in not only Colorado, but all areas of the country, and even in Canada. We get into what is going on with venture in Arizona. Clay highlights the UNMET Conferences and all the great connections they facilitate for founders and investors. Here's a closer look at the episode:Clay's background and time on the East CoastHow their approach to investing is uniqueHow not being a previous founder influenced Stout Street's early daysGoing outside Colorado to make investmentsThe history behind the Stout Street nameClay highlights 65 investments spanning 25 states and two countriesThe importance of reputationThe growth of VC in ArizonaThe beginnings of the UNMET ConferencesThe goals of UNMET to expedite fundraising for foundersWhat Clay thinks lies in the future in the RockiesResources:Website: https://www.stoutstreetcapital.com/Clay's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-gordon-1380ab54/Clay's Email: clay@stoutstreetcapital.comStout Street LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stout-street-capital/about/Stout Street Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoutStreetVCUNMET Conferences: https://unmetconference.com/UNMET Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNMETConference

00:00 Show Open / Columbus Chaos Owner Chelsea Johnson (CJ) and Marketing Director Desirae Cox discuss the debut of the women's semi-pro football team, which opens its season at home on Saturday, April 9th. 17:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Clay Gordon presents highlights from Governor Mike DeWine's recent State of the State address; and Part 2 of Tracy Townsend's interview with Dr. Amy Acton, former Director of the Ohio Department of Health. 38:30 Micaela Deming, Policy Director and Staff Attorney with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.

For 18 days this year, police in Ohio were searching for 33-year-old Melinda Davis. Then someone called in with the tip. Clay Gordon, anchor and reporter with 10 TV in Columbus, Ohio has the story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For 18 days this year, police in Ohio were searching for 33-year-old Melinda Davis. Then someone called in with the tip. Clay Gordon, anchor and reporter with 10 TV in Columbus, Ohio has the story.

“Never let anyone tell you that what you like is bad or wrong”. I’m joined by Clay Gordon, chocolate expert extraordinaire for a whistle-stop tour around the world of chocolate. We talk business, privilege and the UK’s best chocolate (in Clay’s opinion). I ask Clay: what exactly is The Chocolate Life? Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/33-choc-clay-gordon/

In light of Women's History Month, its importance for us to discuss the impact male respect has towards women. Myself and Clay Gordon discuss how we can resolve the lack of respect that has limited our relationships and influenced the next generation.

In this week's bonus episode, author & long-time chocolate consultant Clay Gordon warns us of the potential dangers of the internet's development of craft chocolate, and a way to forge ahead without falling into those traps. Connect With Clay Gordon On Instagram: @discoverchoc Connect With Chocolate On The Road On Instagram: @chocolateontheroad On Facebook: @chocolateontheroad Show music is Roadtrip by Phil Reavis, and our transition music is We’re Gonna Be Around by People Like Us & Sweet Dreams by Lobo Loco.

When tech startups use each other’s products and services, they give each other added opportunities to grow, and the entire startup community gets a lift. There’s good reason, then, for tech communities to support cross-selling between companies at the local, regional, and national level. Furthermore, there’s plenty that entrepreneurs, investors, and talent can do to help support this goal. Take our first guests on this episode, John Francis and Clay Gordon, the founding partners of Stout Street Capital in Denver. As venture capital fund managers, they’re dedicated to building meaningful cross-selling opportunities among their portfolio companies. Doing so enriches the startup ecosystem in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. Joining them are founders Kirsten Moorefield, COO of Cincinnati-based Cloverleaf, and Jeb Banner, CEO of the Indianapolis startup Boardable, who have each developed products centered on relationship-building and are active participants in their local tech communities. Our four guests today take us on a journey into the world of tech community cross-selling, illustrating how everyone involved in the industry can take steps to raise each other up. We discuss cross-selling from the perspective of both entrepreneurs and investors, touch on the role played by relationships and team building, and even get into some practical advice for marketing and business development. In this episode with John Francis, Clay Gordon, Kirsten Moorefield and Jeb Banner, you’ll learn: Why starting a venture capital firm is a lot like starting a company (5:50). How Stout Street Capital is helping to grow cross-selling tech networks across the country (11:50). Boardable’s best tips and strategies for marketing through affiliate networks (13:45). Why Cloverleaf’s whole business is founded on relationships and team building (24:35), Signs that your company has or hasn’t yet reached product-market fit (35:22). The best things Denver, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis have to offer for tech startups (42:04). If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. You can also follow us on Soundcloud or Stitcher. We have an incredible lineup of interviews we’ll be releasing every Tuesday here on the Powderkeg Podcast. Check it out at powderkeg.com/itunes.

The specialty chocolate industry has grown exponentially but is still in the process of defining itself. We will explore this evolving industry and some of the leaders who are helping shape it. Guests include: Clay Gordon, author of Discover Chocolate, and creator and moderator of TheChocolateLife.com. Karen Bryant, executive director of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association. Greg D'Alesandre, chocolate sourcerer at Dandelion Chocolate in San Francisco, CA. Sunita de Tourreil, founder of The Chocolate Garage. Carla Martin, founder and executive director of the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute. Art Pollard, founder and head chocolate maker at Amano Artisan Chocolate in Orem, UT. Read a transcript of Simran's interviews with these six experts at theslowmelt.com. This show is brought to you by the following sponsors: Audible. Get a free audiobook of your choice and free 30-day trial at www.audibletrial.com/chocolate. FreshBooks. Get a free one-month trial at www.gofreshbooks.com/chocolate. If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation to support a second season at www.theslowmelt.com/donate/

The specialty chocolate industry has grown exponentially but is still in the process of defining itself. We will explore this evolving industry and some of the leaders who are helping shape it. Guests include: Clay Gordon, author of Discover Chocolate, and creator and moderator of TheChocolateLife.com. Karen Bryant, executive director of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association. Greg D'Alesandre, chocolate sourcerer at Dandelion Chocolate in San Francisco, CA. Sunita de Tourreil, founder of The Chocolate Garage. Carla Martin, founder and executive director of the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute. Art Pollard, founder and head chocolate maker at Amano Artisan Chocolate in Orem, UT. Launches April 21, 2017. Learn more at theslowmelt.com. This show is brought to you by the following sponsors: Audible. Get a free audiobook of your choice and free 30-day trial at www.audibletrial.com/chocolate. FreshBooks. Get a free one-month trial at www.gofreshbooks.com/chocolate.

Take a tour NYC Breweries on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy Carbone invites Basil Lee and Kevin Stafford, founders of Finback Brewery, David Naczycz, co-founder of Urban Oysters and chocolate expert Clay Gordon to chat about the bubbling brewery scene in NYC. Find out about awesome tours, beer and chocolate pairings and brewing trends. Hear about the battle between Queens and Brooklyn for top brewing borough and find out what trends are emerging locally in NYC. This program was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. “New York is a huge untapped market and what we’re seeing now with these breweries open is the realization of that untapped market. There are 8.5 million people living in the city of New York, a lot of them are beer drinkers.” [44:00] — Dave Naczycz on Beer Sessions Radio

Bartenders and cocktail nerds, pay attention! New World Spirits has introduced a new base spirit called Solbeso, made from the fermented fresh juice of the cacao fruit. Solbeso is certainly a landmark in the spirits industry; it is believed to be the first new category of spirit to be introduced in approximately two hundred years. But perhaps more important than its role behind the bar is Solbeso’s agricultural considerations. We spoke with Clay Gordon, Culinary Ambassador for New World Spirits and founder of TheChocolateLife.com, about the sustainable practices involved with the production of Solbeso. This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Music provided by Brothers NYC. Image from Caskers “The techniques that we use to collect the juice are different from country to country, and different from region to region.” [9:55] “One thing that’s really interesting about Solbeso is that it opens up when you add water or ice.” [31:30] Clay Gordon on The Speakeasy.

It’s Valentine’s Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by indulging with some luxurious chocolate! This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio is joined in the studio by Clay Gordon. Clay authored the book Discover Chocolate, is the moderator of The Chocolate Life, and host of HRN’s Straight From the Source. Learn about the origins of chocolate south of the equator, and learn some chocolate terminology. How does one define a ‘single origin’ chocolate bar? How did the Industrial Revolution and mechanized production shape the chocolate tastes of the world? Hear Clay talk about his recent trip to Peru, and explains how different types of cacao beans ferment. What distinguishes ‘good’ chocolate from ‘bad’ chocolate? Tune into this special Valentine’s Day edition of A Taste of the Past! This program has been brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “The closer you get to more genetic diversity, the closer you get to the place of origin.” [6:10] “Every part of the human condition you can connect to chocolate in a meaningful way.” [20:40] — Clay Gordon on A Taste of the Past

On this week's installment of The Main Course, Patrick Martins is talking about the beginnings of the Heritage Radio Network with the station's staff and supporters. In the studio today is Erin Fairbanks (Executive Director), Jack Inslee (President), Katy Keiffer (host of Straight, No Chaser), and Brian Kenny (Hearst Ranch). All of Patrick's guests have been involved with Heritage Radio Network since its inception; tune in to hear the crew recall some of their favorite moments at the station. Hear about the future of the network as a non-profit entity. Later, Patrick is joined by Clay Gordon, host of the new HRN show Straight From the Source and founder of TheChocolateLife.com. Tune in to hear Clay discuss fair trade certifications, cocoa cooperatives, and his origins in the business. Finally, Brian Kenny brings us out with some sweet guitar pickin'. This episode has been sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “In terms of what the radio network represents to me- it's like a beacon of freedom in programming and content development from a media perspective.” — Brian Kenny on The Main Course

This week’s Beer Sessions Radio starts off with a great discussion about canned pilsners. Jimmy Carbone is joined by Chris O’Leary of Brew York, New York and Sean McCain of The Bronx Brewery to talk about some of their favorite American pilsners. How do they stack up against their European counterparts? Later, John Richards phones in to talk about his upcoming film, Beer Hunter the Movie. John shot hours of footage of beer legend Michael Jackson, and is currently editing it into a full-length craft beer movie. Tune in to hear more about Michael Jackson’s life, and how he “saved” beer. HRN’s own Straight From the Source host Clay Gordon drops by the studio to talk about building a chocolate factory, beer and chocolate pairings, and the importance of taste memory. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “It takes a really talented brewer to make a good pilsner. There’s nothing you can hide in a pilsner.” — Chris O’Leary on Beer Sessions Radio

This week on The Beer Sessions, host Jimmy Carbone sits down with brewmaster Garrett Oliver of the Brooklyn Brewery and Clay Gordon of The Chocolate Life. Tune in to learn how to pair different beers and chocolates, some chocolate history, and how Garrett Oliver flavors his chocolate Brooklyn brews. Also, home-brewer Mark Zap sits in and shares some of his unique beers. This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. “You can create chocolate-ly characters that are not from chocolate… but we’ve done a number of beers that are aged on cacao nibs.” –Garret Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery on Beer Sessions Radio “[Chocolate] plays extremely well [with beer]. It’s important to think about the texture…you’re looking to compliment in flavor and compliment in texture…the warmth and creaminess of the beer should go with the warmth and creaminess of the chocolate” “The challenge for me has been to find recipes that break away from ‘port and chocolate’…now there are chocolates that have chili powder that compliment an IPA quite well.” –Clay Gordon of The Chocolate Life on Beer Sessions Radio