It poured a
very dark, almost black, brown with a good off-white head and plenty of
carbonation. Now, the best black IPAs are fun as we tend to drink with our
eyes, but these send out mixed messages. This is a classic in that respect; the
aroma is strong citrus-grapefruit dominated, but with a subtle hint of coffee
to give the game away.
The roast coffee
flavour comes through strongly in the first round of tasting as it imparts a high level of bitterness. This is quickly followed by a powerful burst of
spicy, grapefruit hop that really complements the darker flavours and leads to
a satisfying, dry
finish.
This is a perfectly constructed black IPA that delivers the best of both worlds.
finish.
This is a perfectly constructed black IPA that delivers the best of both worlds.
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