Goodnow Farms - El Carmen, Nicaragua 77%

Goodnow Farms - El Carmen, Nicaragua 77%Ranked in the World's Best Chocolate 2025. Origin & CraftCrafted by Goodnow Farms, this 77% dark chocolate is made with cacao sourced from Cacao Bisiesto, which operates a fermentation facility just outside Matagalpa. The beans used for this bar come from a small number of family farms located in El Carmen, close to the fermentary. Goodnow Farms has visited both the fermentary and the farms repeatedly and worked closely with the owner, Giff Laube, to

Ranked in the World's Best Chocolate 2025.

Origin & Craft
Crafted by Goodnow Farms, this 77% dark chocolate is made with cacao sourced from Cacao Bisiesto, which operates a fermentation facility just outside Matagalpa. The beans used for this bar come from a small number of family farms located in El Carmen, close to the fermentary.
Goodnow Farms has visited both the fermentary and the farms repeatedly and worked closely with the owner, Giff Laube, to develop a custom fermentation profile designed to highlight specific flavor qualities in the cacao.

The beans are roasted in small batches using a custom roast profile, then stone-ground and conched for five days with a conche profile tailored to this cacao. Goodnow Farms also presses its own cocoa butter from the same El Carmen beans used in the bar, a rare practice that contributes to intense single-origin flavor and exceptional smoothness.

Flavor Profile
Deep, rich, and earthy. Layers of caramel and raisin emerge from a bold dark chocolate base, creating a concentrated and satisfying profile for dark chocolate lovers.

Tasting & Pairing Guide
Allow the chocolate to melt slowly to appreciate its depth and evolving sweetness. Pairs well with black coffee, espresso, or enjoyed on its own as a focused single-origin tasting.

Summary
A meticulously crafted 77% single-origin dark chocolate made with El Carmen cacao. Through close sourcing relationships, custom fermentation, and in-house cocoa butter pressing, this bar delivers depth, smoothness, and a richly expressive flavor profile.