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Diego Hernandez started Diego\u2019s Chocolate at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala in 1990. Diego and his family are of Tz\u2019utujil Mayan heritage, and he adapted his abuela\u2019s sipping chocolate recipe into a unique format\u2014rolls of untempered chocolate, often made with unique inclusions. All of the cacao and inclusions are grown in Guatemala. In this episode, host David Nilsen talks with Nico Silverman, Diego\u2019s U.S. representative, about Diego\u2019s story, the details of their chocolate, and Nico\u2019s experiences with pairing Diego\u2019s Chocolate rolls with craft beer and craft cider in New York state.<\/p>\n
Listen to the end of the episode for an exclusive discount code for 20% everything\u00a0on the Diego\u2019s shop<\/a>!<\/p>\n You can learn more about Diego\u2019s on\u00a0their website<\/a>\u00a0and follow them\u00a0on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also learn more about\u00a0Wolf Hollow Brewing<\/a>,\u00a0Dancing Grain Farm Brewery<\/a>, and\u00a0Nine Pin Ciders<\/a>.<\/p>\n Guest:<\/b><\/p>\n Nico Silverman<\/b>\u2014While employed at Etsy.com in 2012, Nico stumbled into the world of craft chocolate and discovered Diego\u2019s unique chocolate rolls, a revelation that changed his trajectory. Drawing from a background in nonprofit development and project management, he saw an opportunity to create meaningful impact through ethical commerce. Since then, he has brought Diego\u2019s Chocolate to thousands of consumers across North America while creating jobs in Guatemala where each roll is handcrafted and packaged. His work bridges traditional Mayan chocolate-making with conscious consumers, preserving ancestral practices while building economic opportunities for artisan and farming communities.<\/p>\n The music for Bean to Barstool is by indie folk musician Anna p.s. You can find out more about Anna\u2019s music in the show notes or at her website annapsmusic.com<\/a>, where you can also get in touch to book her to play at your brewery or other establishment.<\/p>\n Bean to Barstool<\/a> is a podcast that looks at the intersections between craft beer and craft chocolate, using them as lenses for exploring the world of flavor. It is hosted by Advanced Cicerone\u00ae David Nilsen<\/a>. Be sure to check out all the episodes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.porchdrinking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nico-Diego-Angela-small.jpg\")
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