In recent days I have tried Harpoons Rye IPA and White IPA well lets continue that trend with a Black IPA. It is said that the darkside has cookies well they do have a creamy IPA full flavoured and tasty but it is also aromatic. This beer held a head and is has good lacing.From what I can tell it is only available in bottles in a mix pack that seems silly and sad. Harpoon let this one loose in a six pack.Now the official word:
This beer was originally brewed in 2011 as the 40th offering of our 100 Barrel Series. The inspiration behind the original was our enduring love for the IPA style and our brewers’ enjoyment of experimentation. We loved the 100 Barrel Series Black IPA…but after it was gone, we realized we wanted more. So we brewed it again. It’s just one of the perks of working at a brewery!
A specialty malt called Midnight Wheat gives this beer an almost stout-like appearance without the overly roasty attributes often associated with traditional dark malts. Chinook, Simcoe, Cascade, Amarillo, and Centennial hops provide a fruity aroma to complement the earthy, spicy bitterness of this dark ale.
TASTING NOTES
- Appearance: dark, almost stout/porter-like
- Aroma: fruity, citrusy, juicy
- Mouth feel: smooth, yet bitter, juicy
- Taste: bitter and fruity
- Finish: fruity, sweet malt flavor
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