Chocolate Raspberry Stout Fondue with DuClaw Naked Fish

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with DuClaw Brewing Company.
Today is my 14th wedding anniversary. This time 14 years ago I was on a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico getting ready to marry my  prince charming.

Since our anniversary falls on a Tuesday we decided to celebrate a little early with a special dinner and dessert on Sunday. For dessert, I surprised my love with a Chocolate Raspberry Stout Fondue with DuClaw Naked Fish. To me, fondue is such a romantic dessert and the perfect way to celebrate your anniversary, Valentine’s Day or any day for that matter.

To begin, I warmed some heavy cream and 1/2 cup of Naked Fish in a pot over medium heat.

I then added a combination of milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate and cooked until the sauce thickened.

To serve the Chocolate Raspberry Stout Fondue I offered a variety of dippers including fresh strawberries, raspberries, bananas and fresh-baked brownies. You could also offer graham crackers, marshmallows, rice krispy treats, pound cake and fresh apple slices.

The combination of the chocolates, cream and Naked Fish stout makes the fondue a rich, chocolate color that is full of flavor.

Chocolate and stouts pair wonderfully together. Whether paired with a dessert, like my Chocolate Raspberry Stout Fondue, or on its own, DuClaw Brewing Company’s seasonal Chocolate Raspberry Stout, Naked Fish, is a delicious non-wine alternative this Valentine’s Day. First brewed in 2002, Naked Fish is like most stouts in that it is medium bodied, and black in color with a light tan head. Naked Fish incorporates the aroma and taste of roasted malt, raspberry and chocolate; the makings of a perfect Valentine’s Day beer for sipping, or even cooking and baking. To produce the exceptional flavors that set this stout apart, gourmet chocolate raspberry coffee is added to the grain bill. With a smooth 4.6 ABV, and a dry, chocolaty finish, it’s perfect to pair with a romantic meal or toast to the single life.

About DuClaw Brewing Company

DuClaw Brewing Company is a leading craft brewery founded in 1996, and is based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company has released more than 65 unique beers and countless variations and blends, and is available in select liquor stores, restaurants and bars throughout Maryland, DC, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania. DuClaw’s state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot brewing facility produces over 25,000 barrels per year to keep pace with an ever-expanding lineup of specialty brews. For more information on DuClaw Brewing Company visit www.duclaw.com.

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with DuClaw Brewing Company. Opinions are my own.

This post was written by food blogger, Linda Arceo, for Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps. All rights reserved.