Mast brothers is a fun place to visit. So then we asked about the chocolate.. because we really don't know anything about the company or what makes it special and again half laughing she just offers us some samples. The Mast Brothers Chocolate has several sides to it. I bought the book sight unseen and received it and it is a very pretty book.I made the chocolate choc chip cookies and bec I am OCD I check everything before I pour and or add. We also tried the chocolate milk and non alcoholic chocolate beer. The chocolate milk was incredibly rich & my family members found the beer unusual but certainly refreshing in hot weather. The Good: Photography. They used to have a tasting plate in front of each flavor on the tables where bars are stocked for customers to select. One tasting plate I noticed was sitting on the counter. Mast Brothers 73% Dark Chocolate Review. day. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. As I peeled back the foiled paper, I was greeted by an intense, almost over-roasted, smokiness. of the best. The recipes are interesting yet SIMPLE; however, the book is a lot of fluff and hype. I purchased several bars mainly for gifts and they were kind enough to package the bars in packaging to prevent the chocolate from melting. Mast Brothers Dark Chocolate Single Origin Madagascar Review But... A lovely book, but not for the reason I'd hoped, Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2014. As you walk in there is a huge sign stating there are tours every hour on the hour. The recipes which are the biggest reason why I purchased this book, are a very big letdown. He knows what I like! It tells a story of the brothers life coming up, goes into how they came to making chocolate, then you have the recipes. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Started in 2007 by two hipster brothers from Iowa, Mast Brothers Chocolate has quickly become the world’s most recognizable artisanal chocolate brand. I had such high hopes for this cookbook. While Mast Brothers currently has a number of exquisite chocolate bars available, they hope to soon be introducing a variety of other inventive and delicious chocolate combinations. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. I am a baker for the last 40 years and a member of various associations and clubs although I am a hobbyist. There's a problem loading this menu right now. What kind of a business is this ? It tells a story of the brothers life coming up, goes into how they came to making chocolate, then you have the recipes. Not only is the tour interesting and informative you also get to try a bunch of delicious samples. super clean and welcoming. It runs every hour on the hour. more. I have made 6 recipes from it and I’ve had it less than two weeks. Or rather, I want to like it more. And it was from goodwill not the named seller. We approached the counter and asked about the tour and they said they were moving some equipment around and not doing tours that. Gorgeous book with pretty serious recipe issues, Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015. Stripped-down design, with ample empty space on page peripheries. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The Mast Brothers Chocolate has several sides to it. Here's a review of two Mast chocolate bars - Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Chocolate. Never knew what great chocolate tasted like until this place. Well if you don't mind poor hygiene and sanitation standards you may enjoy visiting this place. The watery chocolate syrup in the proportions listed simply doesn't give the very dark brown, almost black, results illustrated in the pictures. More cookies and baked goods. If I were to put Mast Brother’s Chocolate through The Hustle product review test (known as Douche or Cool), Mast Brother’s Chocolate would most certainly fall into the douche category.. Great pictures and stories don't make up for the so so recipes, don't believe the 5 star reviews, Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2015. On the flip side if you aren't a baker, and if you don't know how to improvise if something doesn't seem right, then don't waste your money, there are so many other good books to be purchased. New York City can be tough to get around, especially when you’re a visitor trying to sightsee.