 raphael (419), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 30, 2009
On tap at belmont station. on cask & served with an above the top head light brown head. I’m smelling all hops. opaque dark brown. Hops a bit much, imbalanced. bitter finish. warming
BlackDonald (1127), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 13, 2008 An interesting take on a newer trend of making black IPAs. Pours thick and has a brownish amber coloring, not quite porter like in color, more of like a dark brown ale. Citrus hops challenge everything else for dominance in the nose, light hints of resiny bitter on the palate, and a caramel/toffee sweetness in the malt. Different, but I am not sure if I like this one or not, would definitely have to try it again.
jcwattsrugger (5563), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 8, 2007 on tap-pours a light brown head and black color. Aroma is dark malt and lots of citrus hops. Taste is dark malt-roasty, lots of citrus hops-some bitter/pine.
SoLan (1427), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 7, 2007 Courtesy jayg. Very dark brown/black with brown edges and a small, tan head. Flavor and aroma dominated by hops- citrus, resin, pine spicy florals. Malt support is mildly sweet and toasty with some subtle cocoa. A bit of chocolate malt? Medium body, balanced carbonation, easy to drink. Excellent change of pace for an IPA.
bu11zeye (5608), Frisco, Texas, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 18, 2007 (Hand Bottle) Pours a mahogany body with a moderate tan head. Aroma of cocoa, citusy, and toasted bread. Flavor of citrusy hops, roasted/brown malt, and light coffee.
JMFG (1514), Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 17, 2007 On tap at the brewpub. Dark chestnut color with a thin off-white head. Nice crisp grapefruit color with a hint of mild roasty malts. Nice hop crispness to start the taste, some biscuity malt in the middle, and the finish is hops again, a nice citric tingle. The dark grains add an interesting nuance to the brew, adding just enough of a toastiness behind the relatively aggressive hops to leave you thinking about what’s different.
goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 24, 2006 Alpha King Competition 2006: Poured a dark brown color. Nice hop aroma with roasted notes of coffee and even a little ash. Nice hoppy finish. The beer was decent. Almost like a IDarkA.
BrewDad (2370), Olympia, Washington, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 8, 2006 [GABF 2006 – Denver, Co]
A deep golden yellow in color this was a great IPA and had lots of flavors. I liked the uses of hops and the malts where very good also. Good Beer.
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