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Bean to Barstool

David Nilsen
Craft Chocolate
Craft Beer
Cacao
Chocolate
Beer
Coffee
Collaboration
Cacao Farming
Fermentation
Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival
Omnom Chocolate
Cicerone Certification
TCHO Chocolate
Sustainability
Malt
Cacao Sourcing
Kessho Chocolate
Ipas
Bean To Bar Chocolate
Uncommon Cacao

A podcast exploring the intersections of craft beer and craft chocolate.

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Bean to Barstool Redux: Vintage but still relevant conversations from the archives without all the extra narration. Just classic interviews from really cool people in craft chocolate, craft beer, and other food and beverage fields.

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Bit of a rant today: In this bonus episode, host David Nilsen talks about his concerns around the ecological and human harms of LLM AI technology, and why he doesn't think you should use it in promoting your craft chocolate business. 

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Foundry Chocolate in New Zealand release only a single inclusion bar each year, but this annual release has become one of the hottest tickets in craft chocolate. Each fall (for the Northern Hemisphere—spring for NZ), they release a bar infused with a... more

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Welcome to Bean to Barstool Bite Sized, where we spend about 5 minutes on a specific topic in craft beer, craft chocolate, or artisan drinks. Today we're talking with Liang Wang of Kessho Chocolate in Austin, Texas. Liang talks about Kessho’s line of... more

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Recent Guests

David Herrick
Founder/Owner of Foundry Chocolate
Foundry Chocolate
Episode: Whisky and Whimsy with David Herrick of Foundry Chocolate
Tyler Cagwin
Owner and chocolate maker at Nostalgia Chocolates
Nostalgia Chocolates
Episode: Tyler Cagwin of Nostalgia Chocolates on Selling Cacao to Breweries
Em Sauter
Author of Hooray for Craft Beer
Author, Hooray for Craft Beer
Episode: Redux: Beer Educator Em Sauter
Estelle Tracy
Chocolate educator and founder of 37 Chocolates
37 Chocolates
Episode: Collaboration Case Study: Estelle Tracy on Educators Partnering with Craft Chocolate Makers
Sanna Forslund
Chocolate educator and sommelier, talks about tasting and traveling through flavor
Independent chocolate educator
Episode: Redux: Chocolate Educator Sanna Forslund
Liang Wang
Founder/Representative of Kessho Chocolate
Kessho Chocolate
Episode: Bite Sized: Liang Wang of Kessho Chocolate on Branding & Art
Scott Fielder
Master Cicerone candidate, beer educator
Self-described beer educator; Master Cicerone path
Episode: Beer Learning and Language with Scott Fielder and Chris Crowe
Chris Crowe
Partner in pursuing Master Cicerone, beer educator
Self-described beer educator
Episode: Beer Learning and Language with Scott Fielder and Chris Crowe
Elmer Pineda
Owner of Yojoa Chocolate, cacao farmer and chocolate maker
Yojoa Chocolate
Episode: Elmer Pineda of Yojoa Chocolate in Honduras

Host

David Nilsen
Host of Bean to Barstool with a focus on craft beer and craft chocolate discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • A must-listen for foodies

    David’s podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of food podcast. He’s created a beautiful, welcoming show that makes you want to learn more about beer and chocolate. If you love and think most food podcasts sound the same, then give Bean to Barstool a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frenchista
    United States2 years ago
  • Throughly enjoy

    Takes me out of myself while I listen — relaxing conversations or ponderings packed full of insights, fun facts and tasting notes, interwoven with lovely tunes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ndyabahika
    United States4 years ago
  • A journey through beer and chocolate.

    David Nilsen is a masterful storyteller and does a remarkable job bringing two seemingly different worlds together as if they’ve coexisted all along. This podcast is not only about beer and chocolate, but of exploring your senses and the work around you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brewsurfer
    United States6 years ago
  • Best of both worlds!

    Two of my favorite things brought together! David is knowledgeable but not over the top in his explanations and descriptions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pdstewa
    United States6 years ago

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Audiences highlight accessible tasting discussions and the host's storytelling as standout strengths.
Fans appreciate the practical takeaways on collaborations and partnerships for brands growing in craft food.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and engaging, elevating industry conversations.
Listeners praise the show for its approachable yet rigorous exploration of beer and chocolate.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#207
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#41
Brazil/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#213
Poland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Collaboration Case Study: Estelle Tracy on Educators Partnering with Craft Chocolate Makers
Q: What made the collaboration successful beyond just selling a chocolate bar?
The collaboration blended education, storytelling, and philanthropy: demonstrations of single-varietal chocolate paired with an online tasting, plus a charitable component that supported the Amazon Conservation Team, which amplified value for participants, the maker, and origin communities.
Collaboration Case Study: Estelle Tracy on Educators Partnering with Craft Chocolate Makers
Q: What was the process of approaching Denise and pitching the idea for a more formalized collaboration?
Estelle describes leveraging a long-standing relationship and trust built over years, starting with a casual 'what if' idea, and then moving to a scrappy, co-branded packaging approach that gradually gained momentum as excitement and exclusivity grew.
Redux: Chocolate Educator Sanna Forslund
Q: How do you approach guiding a group tasting to help people connect with flavors?
I begin by listening to the group to tailor the journey, describe regions and origins bar by bar, and encourage participants to share their memories and perceptions, making space for diverse viewpoints.
Beer Learning and Language with Scott Fielder and Chris Crowe
Q: How has studying for advanced exams affected your enjoyment of beer?
Rather than diminishing enjoyment, the rigorous study has deepened appreciation, improved context for pairing, and fostered a more mindful, present-tasting approach while also recognizing when to relax and simply enjoy.
Beer Learning and Language with Scott Fielder and Chris Crowe
Q: How did you two get into beer to the degree you are now?
Both describe early experiences with standout beers that sparked a deeper curiosity, leading them to pursue formal certifications and a more analytical approach that ultimately enhanced both their enjoyment and teaching of beer and, by extension, Kraft chocolate.

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What is Bean to Barstool about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights the intersection of craft beer and craft chocolate, pairing in-depth conversations with hands-on storytelling about product development, collaboration, and education. Episodes cover topics from beer-beverage integrations and co-branding with chocolate makers to tasting rituals, packaging narratives, and the practical realities of small-batch production. Listeners get actionable insights on partnerships, branding, and education, along with a strong emphasis on authenticity, sustainability, and community within the craft food ecosystem. A notable strength is the consistent focus on collaboration—whether with brewers, other chocolatiers, or educators—delivering practical frameworks and real-world examples that appeal to ma... more

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Recent guests on Bean to Barstool include:

1. David Herrick
2. Tyler Cagwin
3. Em Sauter
4. Estelle Tracy
5. Sanna Forslund
6. Liang Wang
7. Scott Fielder
8. Chris Crowe

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