Tag Archives: black ipa

PORT CITY LONG BLACK VEIL

On tap at Ambulance Brew House, fully expressive dark-roasted mocha malt creaminess nearly overwhelms dark-fruited constituency. Coffee-sugared black chocolate frontage, black patent malt subsidy and dark cocoa reminder get soaked in sappy molasses as blackened charcoal-singed hop bittering deepens the contagious mocha prominence. Burgundy-wined black grape and black cherry tones settle beneath the surface. In the can, thickly frothed mahogany-bodied Cascadian Dark Ale seeps black malted dark chocolate bittering into mild coffee sugaring and ashen hop-roasted nuttiness as well as IPA-suited orange peeled yellow grapefruit twist.

  

PEAK ORGANIC HOP NOIR BLACK IPA

One of the best Cascadian Dark Ales marketed, bringing dark-roasted black chocolate insistence, smoky black patent malting and ashen piney hop bittering to less prominent dried fruiting. Pineapple, grapefruit and clementine fondue illusions straddle mighty charcoal-seared mocha malt mass. Tertiary mango, papaya and orange marmalade undertones vie for space in ‘noirish’ environment.

KNEE DEEP MIDNIGHT HOPPYNESS IMPERIAL BLACK RYE IPA

On tap at Blue Ribbon Tavern, excellent hybridized Cascadian Dark Ale overcomes any preconceived notions by adding peat-smoked rye to dark-roasted chocolate malting and resinous hop-charred dried fruiting. Black tea-like pungency, light earthen musk and piney charcoal singe deepen chalky cocoa insistence above moderate orange-peeled grapefruit, pineapple and green grape bittering. Best of class.

MAINE WEEZ BLACK IPA

On tap at Copper Mine, eager Cascadian Dark Ale goes just beyond restrictive stylistic boundaries. Creamy chocolate roast, black patent malting and dusty cocoa acridity offer full-fledged mocha frontage – denying dried fruited expectancy from advancing. Pine nut, spruce tips and sage undertones fit alongside ancillary black grape, pineapple, grapefruit, tangerine and peach nuances. And the charcoal-burnt hop bittering neatly contrasts the spiced-up mocha fruited landscape.    

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