Welcome!

Welcome to the new home of Brechin Chocolate!  My name is Jason Brechin and I'm starting a bean-to-bar chocolate making business right here in Central Illinois.

You may have heard a similar story before.  That time it was Daniel Schreiber, who launched the wildly successful Flatlander Chocolate with the help of some initial investments through a Kickstarter project called Theobroma Cacao.  I was one of his early supporters, documenting much of his rise to success.  Dan taught me a lot about chocolate, kindling a deep appreciation for what good chocolate can be.  His sudden passing in July 2010 was a shock to all of us in the community.

His inspiration touched many people, and I want to move forward and inspire others.  I'll be taking a similar path to Dan's, building my own portfolio of artisanal chocolate bars, growing into a larger operation when the time is right.  It's just going to be samples and experiments for a while, but my goal is to have my own presence at the farmers' market in 2011, with retail distribution following that.

I can't do this without you, though.  I'm going to have a Beta Tester program to help figure out what works best.  You (assuming you're a Beta Tester) will have an early chance to try new flavors and new products.  If this sounds like something you're interested in, sign up to hear how you can be a part of it.