"The new "hot" style, Black IPA, (aka American Black Ale) is a nice blend of malty/roasted notes and full throttle hops. They can range from dark brown to pitch black with an alcohol level of moderate to high depending on the brewers desires. This beer pours opaque brown with chunky, creamy tan head that retreats slowly leaving sticky lace. Nose is mostly malt driven with tiny hints of piney/resiny hops. Mouth is pretty heavy and dense with just enough carbonation. First few sips were disappointing, didn't get much more than short lived sweet malt that was quickly overwhelmed by harsh bitter hops. Luckily, I'm a slow typist. My inability to type allowed the beer to warm slightly, what a difference! The short lived malt expands and becomes complex, the thug like hops now is more subdued. Bitter dark chocolate with a layer of espresso flavors linger in the mouth. Nice by itself but more enjoyable with a rare burger swimming in caramelized onions and swiss cheese. Yummy!"-Mitch
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